On 30th November 2019, Allcargo Logistics and Chennai Centennial Lions organised a medical and blood donation camp as well as a cancer awareness presentation at Allcargo’s Container Freight Station (CFS) in Chennai, for all its staff members including contract staff.
Considering that India still faces a shortage of blood units donated as compared to the requirements and just 1 pint (473 ml) of blood can save three lives, the Chennai CFS team took it upon themselves to do their bit. Close to 30 staff members participated in the blood donation camp that was organised.
In an effort to provide access to basic healthcare, a medical camp was set up to offer eye, dental, blood pressure, sugar and basic health check-ups. Over 200 people benefited from this camp that was open to all.
Close to 50 people attended a cancer awareness presentation held at the Chennai CFS. Dr. Sathyamoorthy – Sr. Oncologist from Government Stanley hospital shared basic information about cancer and its different forms. Attendees benefited by receiving accurate information from a qualified health professional.
The Avashya Foundation runs a number of healthcare projects across the country and employee-driven initiatives like these are definitely a step in the right direction when it comes to partnering the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives!
