A temple in Birmingham has donated a total sum of £12,500 to University Hospital Birmingham-NHS Foundation Trust in their battle of combatting coronavirus.
Shree Birmingham Pragati Mandal (Shree Krishna Temple) launched an appeal in April this year for helping NHS Superheroes – doctors, nurses, volunteers and patients in Covid-19 ICUs and associated wards - during the difficult times of the pandemic.
Nearly five months later in response to their appeal, they accumulated donations of over £10,000 contributed by all their generous donors. Now, they have informed the UHB-NHS Foundation Trust officers that the donated sum has been used for the purchase of iPads or tablets and emergency equipment for staff and patients. These gadgets will help patients for remaining in contact with their families as hospital visits are restricted into Covid-19 ICUs and wards. Speaking about the donations received and their charitable distribution, a spokesperson for SBPM said,
“The commitment and dedication of NHS staff has always been exceptional, but it is felt now more than ever. Many tell us that they are just doing their jobs, but these are uncertain and challenging times for everyone.
“We know that NHS staff also have their own families to protect while serving in Coronavirus wards and units treating Covid-19 patients. Many of them have also been living away from their families to prevent the spread of the virus. On behalf of BPM, Shree Ramanbhai Bulsara (CEO) we would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the NHS Staff and the generous donors.
“The Management Committee of Shree Birmingham Pragati Mandal would like to thank all the individual donors and their families and organisations for their generous donations for this worthwhile cause. We are also thankful to Kantibhai Chauhan and Kusumben Chauhan who provided voluntary service in fundraising and collecting substantial sums from donors.”
