The Melcom Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Melcom Group of Companies, has spread Christmas cheer to dialysis patients at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
As part of its annual Christmas outreach, the foundation donated essential items aimed at encouraging patients receiving dialysis treatment and easing their burden.
Speaking to Adom News after the presentation, the Head of Marketing of the Melcom Group of Companies, Eric Annor, on behalf of the Group Executive Director of the Melcom Care Foundation, Sonya Sadhwani, said the initiative was inspired by the company’s commitment to compassion and social responsibility.
“Christmas is a season of love and sharing, and at Melcom, we believe in extending that love to people who need it most. We are here today to support dialysis patients and let them know that they are not alone,” he said.
He added that the Melcom Group remains committed to supporting vulnerable groups across the country.
“Giving back to society has always been a core value of the Melcom Group of Companies, and through the Melcom Care Foundation, we will continue to impact lives positively,” Mr. Annor noted.
The Chief Nursing Officer in charge of Administration at the 37 Military Hospital, Colonel Vivian Malvin Adzah, expressed gratitude to the Melcom Care Foundation for the donation, describing it as timely and thoughtful.
“We are very grateful to the Melcom Care Foundation for remembering our dialysis patients during this festive season. This gesture will go a long way to support and motivate them,” she said.
She further appealed to other organizations and individuals to come to the aid of patients in need.
“We encourage other corporate bodies and well-meaning individuals to emulate this kind gesture and support patients who require long-term care,” Colonel Adzah added.
Also speaking at the event, Melcom Brand Ambassador and media personality, Giovani Caleb, thanked Melcom customers for their continuous support.
“This donation is made possible because of the loyalty and support of Melcom customers. Every time you shop at Melcom, you are contributing to initiatives that touch lives,” he said.
The donation comprised essential food items, including twenty-five 45kg bags of Platinum Jasmine Vietnamese Rice, twenty-four 900ml bottles of Platinum Sunflower Oil, 150 cans of Platinum Sardines, eighty 500ml bottles of Awake Melcom Water, and 48 1-litre tetra packs of Faragello Grape and Cocktail Nectar.
