Woolworths donates R500 000 to support medical workers with protetcive gear amid Covid 19 outbreak

Woolworths announced that it has donated R500 000 to the Gift of the Givers Foundation to support medical workers with protective wear and equipment.

The retailer had partnered with Gift of the Givers as it is a recognised partner in government's Covid-19 response and has already set up Covid-19 testing sites and is also raising  "urgent funds" for medical equipment and protective gear.

Gift of the Givers is aiming to raise funds to also purchase and supply protective masks, Hazmat suits, gowns, gloves and goggles, needed to protect nurses and doctors, the statement read.

The Gift of the Givers Foundation is a beneficiary of the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet loyalty programme.

Woolworths noted that customers can nominate them as one of their beneficiaries and in that way contribute to fighting Covid-19. 

"Funds are raised via swiping the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet card at participating retailers at no cost to the cardholders as the retailers make the contribution on their behalf," Woolworths said.

Woolworths is part of a growing list of businesses which have contributed to the government's efforts to fight Covid-19.

Written by: Staff Writer.

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