Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday (May 25) joined hands with private unit Round Table India (RTI) and crowdfunding platform Ketto to help provide oxygen concentrators in order to do their bit in India’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will fund the procurement of oxygen concentrators which will then be provided to the COVID-19 patients in need of oxygen support, while RTI will verify the need upon which an oxygen concentrator will be given for use at the patient's house or via a charitable medical institution.
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After the return of the portable machines, the concentrator will be sanitized and disinfected and provided to the next person in need in order to meet areas of maximum need, which will reduce the need for oxygen cylinders and hospital beds for mild to moderate Coronavirus cases.
Following the end of the COVID-19 crisis, the oxygen concentrator will be donated to hospitals where they are needed to treat patients with asthma and other breathing difficulties.
PBKS co-owner Ness Wadia stated: “The current situation that the world is facing is nothing short of a catastrophe. The only way I think we can overcome this pandemic is by joining hands, stepping up to the challenge, and reaching out to as many of those who are left distressed, distraught, and helpless.”
He added, “There is much to be done to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people who have endured this tragic suffering for over a year now. Punjab Kings joining forces with Round Table India is yet another small step towards battling this unprecedented crisis.”
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Meanwhile, Varun Sheth CEO & Co-founder Ketto.org said on the collaboration, “The second wave of Covid is ravaging our country. It is heartbreaking to see people’s despair on the street and outside the hospital. Punjab Kings and Round Table India initiative will lend a helping hand to the COVID patients and their families. Together, our endeavor is to reach maximum patients and caregivers and support them with oxygen concentrators and save as many lives as possible.”
While RIT’s Area Chairman Ayush Jain said, “We are thankful to Punjab Kings for standing tall in this grave situation and supporting "Project Saah". It’s a great honor to get support from all the members of the Punjab Kings who are bringing everyone together.”
He signed off by saying, “Our volunteers are working day and night to help the affected get access to oxygen, food and other necessities. It's an emotional journey to see our people suffering but we will do what it takes to defeat this pandemic.”
(With PTI Inputs)
