Jende was at Red Lobster in Times Square with his wife, Neni, and their son, Liomi, when he learned that his father had malaria.
Receiving the Urgent News
Jende received the distressing news about his father, Pa Jonga, while he was having a meal out with his family in New York City. The initial alert came via a text message from his brother. Upon calling his brother back, Jende was informed that his father was suffering from "an ugly case of malaria" and was in such a critical state that he could barely speak. The severity of the illness necessitated immediate medical attention, with plans to transport Pa Jonga to a hospital in Douala.
This moment marked a significant turn, bringing the realities of his family's struggles back home into sharp focus amidst his new life in America.
