Help Hospice with private Covid testing
Hospice East Rand is having a challenging time with Covid-19
Covid-19 is not just affecting those who have it, but also Hospice healthcare workers who have to stay away from work awaiting results – therefore unableto help those who have life-limiting illnesses during this time.
“Hospice East Rand is having a challenging time with Covid-19,” said marketing and media liaison Jonquil Siepman.
“When budgeting, we never anticipated the need for all the additional personal protective equipment (PPE) we’d need with a pandemic on our hands let alone fees for Covid-19 testing for our sisters.
“With our sisters being so hands-on with our patients they can’t wait for two weeks to get results through government clinics meaning that we need to utilise private facilities to get quicker results and a test costs R850 each time.
“This cost, together with the additional PPE, is a real struggle so we are hoping that by reaching out within our community, local businesses or individuals may be able to sponsor this testing for our sisters.”
If you would like to contribute to this cause, money can be transferred to:
• Bank: ABSA
• Account Name: Hospice East Rand
• Account Number: 710465673
• Reference: Covid testing
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