Coronavirus: McDan Foundation donates 5000 gallons of sanitizers to hospitals, others

The Chairman of the McDan Group of Companies, Mr Daniel McKorley has distributed over 5000 gallons of hand sanitizers to selected hospitals, security agencies, traditional authorities, organisations and communities across the country in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr McKorley in partnership with Maxtachem LTD produced 4.5litre gallons of sanitizers made from locally sourced raw materials to come to the aid of several Ghanaians following reported shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic which has hit the country.

Following President Nana Akufo-Addo’s request to have indigenous entrepreneurs and stakeholders produce locally developed hand sanitizers and potent drugs to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, Dr McKorley through his McDan Foundation has responded by teaming up with a local manufacturer to distribute to the public.

In an interview with Graphic Online, Dr Mckorley said it was in the interest of his outfit to help avoid the spread of the global pandemic by applying precautionary measures.

He noted that the sanitizers when put to use would help curb the possible spread of the deadly virus which has seen 24 cases recorded in the country.

“I decided to respect the President’s call by teaming up with Maxtachem LTD to produce hand sanitizers to be distributed to the public and I believe it will help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic,” Dr McKorley said.

“We are to adhere to the precautionary measures to help avoid the spread and I believe this donation when put to use would help in the course”.

Meanwhile, Dr McKorley has pledged to financially support ten selected entrepreneurs with varied amounts as working capital to produce hand sanitizers in commercial quantities.

These initiatives he believes would support the quest to mitigate the spread of the pandemic and help innovative entrepreneurs to build a sustainable business.

 

Source: Graphic Online

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McDan Foundation rescues baby suffering from critical spinal disorder

Causes of spinal bifida are varied in nature – ranging from genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors as well as insufficient intake of folic acid—a common B vitamin—in mothers’ diet.

In Ghana, there are no clear statistics on this birth defect, hence it is difficult to rate the seriousness or otherwise of the disease in the country.

However, doctors at the Tamale Teaching hospital said five out of 90 children born at the facility suffers spinal bifida of which baby Salifu Faiziatu is one of them.

Her parents’ hopes of raising 7,000 cedis for a corrective surgery appeared mission impossible.

Baby Salifu Faizaitu’s parents were told by doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital that, if they don’t raise the money for their child’s surgery immediately, she might not survive. The helpless parents of the child who are farmers informed the Tamale chief about their predicament and solicited his support.

The chief of Tamale, Dapkema Naa Alhassan Dawuni upon hearing the harrowing story of the child’s condition called the group chairman of McDan to come to the aid of Baby Faiziatu.

Dr. Daniel Mckorley who was enskined as the Gugba Naa of Tamale on December 17, 2017 was moved to compassion and yielded to the Tamale chief’s appeal.

As a result the McDan Foundation led by Abigail Mckorley, wife of the McDan Group chairman donated 7,000 cedis for the child’s surgery and an additional 3,000 cedis for his post-surgery upkeep.

“We’re happy to give hope to the parents of this child. The expression on their faces says it all – they’re grateful. That’s what the McDan Foundation is about. We touch lives.” Abigail Mckorley said.

The Group Chairman of the McDan group, Dr. Daniel Mckorley is encouraging corporate Ghana and businesses to channel their resources into charity and development.

The surgery is due to take place at the Tamale Teaching hospital.

The parents of Salifu Faiziatu and the medical staff of the Tamale teaching hospital were exceedingly happy for the timely intervention of the McDan Foundation.

The McDan Foundation is a charity wing of the McDan Group of companies that supports underprivileged people in society especially children.

 

Source : citifmonline

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