On Wednesday, the TV series “No one loves Bamsegut” was broadcast on news. It is about Jan Egil Granfoss and the family who cannot get home from the Philippines. For eleven years, the family has been there, against their will. Just after the four episodes were out, a Splice was created. And since then, the money has flowed in. – It is absolutely fantastic. That’s great! Very, very, very great commitment and joy of giving! That’s what Liv Anne Aanestad Vold says, who started the splicing to get her family home. She believes that several people have felt the same as herself: – That here we have to do what we can to try to help them return to Norway – because of the injustice that has been done, especially to him, says Vold. Never seen the match for commitment According to presenter Tore Strømøy, this has been his most difficult case to date. As presenter of “Tore på Sporet”, he has been used to people wanting to talk to him. This time things were different, and the presenter has struggled to get people talking. But just over a day after the TV series was posted, the feedback has been pouring in. Tore Strømøy in his office at news Tyholt the day after the TV series was released. Photo: Jørgen Pettersen/news – The response is absolutely wild. It started just after 6:00 a.m. yesterday. I am not able to get rid of all the inquiries. People are angry and upset. Never seen the likes of such commitment, and I have seen a lot, says Strømøy. He has also acquired the splice and the great joy of giving. In kav Trønder, he responds: – Stone toilets are completely allowed! Strømøy has also been in contact with the family in the Philippines. According to Jan Egil Granfoss’ wife, Sansi, they are completely overwhelmed by the response. – Sansi tells me that they are very grateful, but that it is in no way about getting rich. It’s about getting home to live a normal life. She just wants to save her boys. – Completely wrong One of the reasons why Granfoss and his family have struggled to get home from the Philippines has been a lack of money. It was in 2012 that the Norwegian family traveled eastwards in the world. But after a few months the financial problems started. Jan-Egil Granfoss has been receiving disability benefits since he was 20 years old, and the benefits were greatly reduced because Nav quickly registered him as a mover. There is little doubt that Granfoss has made a number of mistakes. Nevertheless, there are many people who want to help. – It is not right that people should not be allowed to make a mistake or submit a wrong form. There must be room to be able to make such mistakes. That no one should be able to help rectify this, I think is completely wrong, says the initiator Liv Anne Aanestad Vold. Liv Anne Aanestad Vold started the splicing which now has over one million kroner. Photo: Private – Deeply impressed Leif Strøm is the family’s lawyer. He says the fundraising is beyond all expectations. – I am surprised and deeply impressed. And it was in no way expected. All credit to her who has taken the initiative. At the same time, it must be said that Tore Strømøy’s presentation and work are absolutely decisive here. This is yet another example that when things are presented in a good and balanced way in the media, it reaches far wider than what we as lawyers are capable of. Strøm is prepared to assist the family further, and he says there are a number of challenges that must be addressed. The lawyer says it must first be clear whether the family wants to move back to their home municipality outside Stavanger. And if so, arrangements must be made for a place to live. In addition, both father and son need a lot of help, so Strøm suggests that a responsibility group be set up to take care of them. Leif Strøm is a lawyer. He says he is prepared to continue assisting the family in the Philippines. Photo: Grete Thobroe/news Hope for change Tore Strømøy also hopes that this case will lead to changes at a higher level. – This is a big problem in society, so now I hope those at the top also react. It is about how weak people are received and treated in the public system. For those who are weak are not treated well. Liv Anne Aanestad Vold hopes they can now arrange flights home to the family as soon as possible. – Many thanks to everyone who has been involved and supported the splice, she says to all contributors. Tore Strømøy visited his family in the Philippines earlier this year. Photo: Kjetil Nesgård / news
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Created Spleis to bring Jan Egil “Bamsegut” Granfoss and his family back to Norway – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
