CARTE BLANCHE DONATION TO KING EDWARD

Carte Blanche Make A Difference Campaign in KZN

R1.7 Million donation to King Edward VIII Hospital

The Carte Blanche Make A Difference Campaign gave neo-natal healthcare in Durban a massive boost today (January 26) when the trust and sponsors met at King Edward VIII Hospital to hand over equipment to the value of nearly R1.7 million.

The Make A Difference Campaign, established to celebrate Carte Blanche’s 20th Birthday, focuses on raising the standard of medical facilities in South Africa through partnerships with corporates. So far it has raised in the region of R67 million.

Partners, including Sibaya Casino, Investment Solutions, Investec PB, Petzetakis Africa, Dormac, SASOL, Care Africa, KFC, LG Electronics and the Panathanaiki Ladies’ Organisation teamed up to purchase new equipment including Brainz Instruments, pulse oximeters, cribs and ultrasound machines, for the hospital’s neo-natal and paediatric care units.

The R1.7 million donation forms part of a larger overhaul of the hospital’s facilities which include the construction of a new building to the tune of R20 million, generously sponsored by BHP Billiton. The total contribution to the hospital should, according to Carte Blanche Executive Producer George Mazarakis, exceed R30 million.