The Diabetes Centre (TDC) Australia organised a fundraising event on Saturday 5August 2023, at Amora Hotel in Brisbane in order to appeal for donations and raise funds for TDC Sahiwal Hospital Pakistan.
The local community participated in large numbers at the event enthusiastically raising 100k (Australian dollars).
It should be noted that the construction of Sahiwal Hospital is underway. With the availability of financial resources, this hospital will complete the first and second phases of construction very soon.
The presence of a modern hospital in this area of Punjab is a remarkable success against diabetes. Through this fundraising event, donations valued at were raised.
The formal ceremony started with the arrival of guests and their respective registration around 6 pm followed by a welcome by the event’s moderator, Dr Usama Shahid.
Imam of Central Coast Islamic Cultural Centre, Sheikh Abdullah Salik recited the verses from the Quran and briefly talked about the importance of charity in Islam. A video message of TDC’s Chairman, Dr Asjad Hameed and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Meesaq Arif was showcased.
Dr Asjad thanked the Brisbane team and the wider community while Mr Meesaq Arif praised the community for helping the deserving patients in Pakistan through services offered by the hospital.
The president of the Australian chapter, Dr Asrar Khan gave an introduction to TDC and its international branches while Dr Usama Shahid presented the video messages of Waseem Akram, his better-half Shaniera Akram and Vice President of TDC Victoria, Mrs Sara Butt.
Mr Mustafa Chaudhry (Parton TDC Australia and BOD TDC Pakistan) briefly unveiled the salient features of the Sahiwal project.
Towards the end of the event, Mr Hussin Goss and Mr Muhammad Furqan administered the auction.
Sheikh Uzair Akbar, Imam Holland Park Mosque and President Council of Imams Queensland (CIQ)) delivered a thought-provoking motivational speech and held donation pledges.
Throughout the event management, Mrs Sulana Deen helped on a volunteer basis while Mr Shafqat Ali, provided IT professional support with Mr Adil.
Mrs Sara Butt Vice president Victoria chapter and Mr Mudassir Butt through Video messages elaborated how they raised funds for Type 1 Diabetes patients describing that their son suffered from Type 1 Diabetes and pledged to donate to the Type 1 Clinic in TDC Sahiwal Hospital to cater treatment to many more patients like their own son.
Volunteers who offered their services during the event included Soneia Fahad, Musa Fahad, Rana Fahad Nawaz, Sabeeha Rahman, Uzair Rahman, Faisal Rahman, Nabeeha Rahman, Nasmia Khan, Taskeen Khan and Husnaa Khan. All these passionate persons contributed significantly towards this event.
The spons for this event included Flourishing Women, Dr Ebas Clinical Courses, Mr Nazmi Msamih from Doctors & Co, Mr Nofel Quddusi from Qatalyst and Pulse Radiology.
The individuals and businesses who donated included Mr Muhammad deen RWI, Mr Muhammad Furqan S. Ahmed, RWI Paint and Panel, Mactrans heavy haulage, Yasmeen Khan, Gainscout transport services, Huski Trailers, Empire Builders Australia, Dea Physicians, Moores Track Parts (MPT), Munazzah bad, South East QLD Comm Centre, Gainscout Auctin, Deen Bros, Dr C Maher and Aussie Asian, and Ammar Deen.
In particular, Mr Ibrahim Abdool donated 20K (Australian Dollars) for the noble cause of diabetes treatment in TDC Sahiwal Hospital.
Certificates and shields were distributed to the volunteers, sponsors and participants.
At the end Mrs Sultana Deen organised a vote of thanks followed by group photos with the event ending with a delicious dinner.
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