Special Announcement Re: Oxygen Concentrators for India
In response to the current pandemic crisis that has heavily impacted India, Districts and clubs in Zone 28 and 32 are joining together for an initiative to establish ROTARY OXYGEN BANKS.
The Bank would loan an Oxygen Concentrator to a patient in need, with the provision that after the immediate crisis is over, the concerned person would return the concentrator to the Oxygen Bank. Such a bank would be of help to a large number of people over a period of time.
The project will be open until May 24, 2021. Any amount is welcome: Time is of the essence.
The price of each concentrator is approx. US$1000 including shipping, distribution and other logistical costs. The need is immediate and critical .
The donations for our area are being collected by Rajbir (Roger) S Mann, Director International Service District 7080 and coordinated by the Rotary Club of Essex, a club in the Windsor area.
This Monday, the board of the Rotary Club of Oakville agreed to a donation of $1,500 from our International Committee budget for this initiative .
Club members who are moved by this human tragedy and also want to help can donate and reach out to other community organizations and members. Charitable receipts will be issued on request for donations for any amount over $50.00 for Rotarians and $ 100.00 for community member donors.
If you wish to contribute personally, please make out the check to ROTARY CLUB OF ESSEX FOUNDATION. (The Foundation can only except donations by check.)
The check should be sent to;
Rajbir (Roger) S Mann
Please indicate if you would like a tax receipt and provide your name, mailing address and email address with the donation.
Please note that the project closes on May 24. If you wish to donate, please ensure that Roger receives your check in advance of this deadline.
He can be reached at rotarymann@gmail.com or (519) 566-6869 if you have any questions about the initiative.
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