#CoronavirusSA: Gift of the Givers launches crowdfund

THE Gift of The Givers is issuing a call to action to all South Africans, private and corporate, to support the medical staff and facilities on the frontline, who will be treating those affected by the coronavirus.

To raise funds to empower doctors, nurses and medical staff across South Africa with the supplies and equipment needed for them to carry out the vital work they are doing, a campaign has been launched on BackaBuddy.

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“The aim of the campaign is to support high risk medical professionals in the front line dealing with infected patients and the patients themselves both through protective equipment, ventilators and other essential supplies in the quest to preserve life. Right now there is no emergency, but preparing in advance to support overburdened government health facilities is a reasonable approach in the interests of all South Africans. Hence the funds raised will be allocated as mentioned, and if we can escape unscathed, then they will still be directed to upgrading emergency services,” said Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers.

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To support the campaign, Vula Mobile, a network of over 11 000 health professionals in South Africa, has come on board to help identify the areas in need of support, so that funds can be directed where they are most needed.

Since the launch of the crowdfunding campaign on 14 March, a total of over R3 000 has been raised with contributions from seven donors both locally and abroad.

By supporting the campaign, donors qualify for a Section 18A tax certificate issued by The Gift of The Givers.

Support the campaign by making a donation on BackaBuddy: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/coronavirus-support

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