5/14/2024
Qatar Charity (QC) received two generous donations from both the Care n Cure group, and the Qatar Indian Pravasi Association (QIPA), as a contribution towards covering the treatment cost of Milkha Rouhi, a four-month baby battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type-1. The estimated cost of her treatment is QR 12 million.
Both contributions come within the framework of their social responsibility. Mr. Ahmad Yousef Fakhroo, CEO's assistant for the Resources Development and Media Sector at Qatar Charity, received the first donation cheque worth QR 50,000 from Mrs. Shana Abdurahiman, Director of Care n Cure Group. Meanwhile, Mr. Ali AlGreeb, director of the Resource Development Department, received the second donation cheque worth QR 100,000 from Mr. Nishad Hassankutty, General Secretary of QIPA.
On this occasion, Mr. Ali Al-Ghareeb, Director of the Resource Development Department at Qatar Charity, expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to both the Care n Cure group and QIPA for their generous contribution to the treatment of the baby Malkha Rouhi. He also urged people, both citizens and residents, to support Qatar Charity's campaign to complete the fundraising for the baby treatment.
Donation from Care n Cure
Mrs. Shana Abdurahiman, Director of Care n Cure Group, said, “We are pleased to announce our contribution of QR 50,000 to the donation drive for the treatment of Malkha Rouhi, in collaboration with Qatar Charity, as part of our ongoing CSR initiatives. The collection was completed through a salary challenge where our employees came forward to gladly donate an amount from their monthly earnings.”
She added, “Recognizing that there is still a long road ahead, we are determined to continue our efforts. We will be turning to our beloved customers and our valued external stakeholders, for their support in this cause. They can donate through our pharmacies in cash and via their bank card as well as through our POS integration to provide hope and assistance to Baby Malkha and her family during this challenging time.”
Donation from QIPA
Mr. Nishad Hassankutty, General Secretary of QIPA, stated that this donation represents collective voluntary efforts by many individuals who generously contributed to covering the medical treatment costs for the baby and providing medication for her. He highlighted that the donation was collected through the ‘Biryani Challenge’, which sold 6000 biryani meals in various areas of Qatar in collaboration with Hasaath Sports (Limousine Drivers Association).
How to Donate
It is worth mentioning that Qatar Charity has launched a fundraising campaign for the treatment of this rare case, urging individuals and companies to contribute to providing the necessary treatment to save her life. Donations can be made to the campaign through the following link: qch.qa/malkha.