The medical supplies, valued over $5,000 will be distributed to the wards and include wheelchairs, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, manual and electric patient lifts, slings, thermometers, otoscope - ophthalmoscope sets, bath seats and other much needed supplies provided at cost by local medical supplier Ports International.

Presenting the medical supplies, President Darville stated “As a service organization, The Rotary Club of East Nassau considers it our responsibility to devote resources to improving the quality of life in our community. We join forces to help meet community needs, not only through monetary means but also through volunteerism. On behalf of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, we are very pleased to present Sandilands with the much needed medical supplies for their wards. We are also very thankful to Ports International for bringing in the medical supplies at cost.”

Accepting the generous donation on behalf of Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Administrator Sharon Williams stated “We are truly thankful to the Rotary Club of East Nassau for their generous donation providing much needed assistance with medical supplies for our clients who will benefit tremendously. This will go a long way in enhancing the care for our clients; we will put them to great use. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Rotary Club of East Nassau for this we are grateful for their efforts.”

In addition to the provision of medical supplies, The Rotary Club of East Nassau President Darville committed to assisting Sandilands with future projects and essentials. For more information about the Rotary Club of East Nassau, visit their website www.rcen.org.