A cool campaign for workers
By Peter Townson
Members of an online community volunteer group began a campaign yesterday to distribute cold drinks and other items to protect labourers working outdoors from the summer heat.
After being suggested by a member of the Qatar Living Volunteer Group, ‘Pitstop,’ the campaign began with a collection session on Thursday afternoon, where group members received an overwhelming response from charitable members of the Doha community.
And yesterday, members distributed some of the items throughout Doha, claiming to have given items to around 1,000 labourers during their drive.
‘Speed’ – the leader of the volunteer group – told Gulf Times about the campaign, and said that many members had felt sympathy for the people who are continuing to work outside, despite the soaring temperatures and increased humidity.
The collection evening was very successful, and the group received some 300 caps, 200 T-shirts, 200 wet towels, 15 water coolers and a large selection of different energy, glucose and soft drinks as well as water.
Members distributed most of the items yesterday, but due to the large amount of items donated, they will also be handing out the rest of the objects next week.
“The campaign is still running, and we will once again be hosting a collection session in the carpark of KFC and QIB on airport road between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday,” said ‘Speed.’
Those interested should visit www.qatarliving.com,” he added.
He also referred to a blood donation campaign which is being launched tomorrow from 4-8pm. Up to 50 group members will be visiting the Hamad Medical Corporation Blood Donation Unit, and other people interested in donating are welcome to join them.
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PITSTOP...great idea and intiative
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/533462
SPEED...outstanding mangement and organization
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/571051
QL and QLVG Volunteers...Excellent support
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/574438
