The Rotary Club of Manila 101 signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for a wheelchair donation program.
270 wheelchairs will be donated by the group to be distributed to numerous people with mobility impairments in the country to help them cope with their health conditions.
The beneficiaries will be identified and assessed by the PRC and Rotary Club members.
“Malaking tulong ito upang bigyan sila ng saya at pag-asa sa buhay.”
“I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the Rotary for giving us 270 wheelchairs to be distributed for our beneficiaries around the country. Malaking tulong ito upang bigyan sila ng saya at pag-asa sa buhay,” PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon said.
“The MOA signing between the two organizations today proves that we remain their partner of choice. Just like the Rotary’s mission to create lasting change in the world, the PRC is also committed to make this world a better place for all,” he added.
PRC’s Secretary General, Dr. Gwen Pang, also expressed her gratitude to the Rotary.
“I’m so proud and elated to be able to witness the strengthened partnership between my two beloved organizations.”
“Being a member of the Rotary Club of Manila 101 and PRC’s current Secretary General, I’m so proud and elated to be able to witness the strengthened partnership between my two beloved organizations. Maraming salamat, Rotary sa pagsuporta sa Philippine Red Cross noon at ngayon,” Pang said.
The Rotary is a network of 1.4 million passionate people from around the world aiming to use their skills, energy, and intelligence to take action in various sustainable projects.
Since 2006, the Rotary has been able to provide various assistance to the PRC and its chapters: monetary assistance for typhoon survivors, vehicle donations used for crisis situations, emergency equipment, and blood donation campaigns, to name a few.
