Leading Philanthropist Contributes AED 20 Million To Support Life Endowment Campaign For Chronic Disease Patients

A prominent philanthropist in the UAE has donated AED 20 million to the Life Endowment campaign. This initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi), aims to support chronic disease patients and People of Determination. The campaign, under the motto ‘With You For Life’, highlights the Emirati culture of generosity and shared responsibility in supporting national healthcare initiatives.

The Life Endowment campaign's primary goal is to secure ongoing funding for treating chronic diseases and assisting People of Determination. It seeks to bolster the healthcare system's ability to tackle future challenges. By establishing an endowment, the campaign plans to finance treatment costs, provide essential medications, and offer mental health support for those in need.

To facilitate contributions from both individuals and institutions, the Life Endowment campaign has set up multiple channels. Donations can be made through Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s digital platform at this link. Additionally, bank transfers can be directed to the campaign’s account at First Abu Dhabi Bank using IBAN Number: AE930353417000004600004.

For those preferring SMS donations, specific numbers have been allocated. e& UAE users can text ‘Life’ to 3557 for AED 10, 3556 for AED 50, 3225 for AED 100, and 3223 for AED 500. Similarly, du users can send ‘Life’ to 3583 for AED 10, 3585 for AED 50, 3586 for AED 100, and 3587 for AED 500.

The widespread backing of this campaign underscores a collective commitment within Emirati society towards sustainable healthcare solutions. It reflects a deep-seated culture of solidarity and generosity that encourages both individuals and organisations to contribute actively to national causes.

This initiative not only aims at immediate assistance but also focuses on long-term sustainability by creating an endowment fund. The investments from this fund are intended to cover ongoing treatment expenses and ensure continuous support for chronic disease patients.

The Life Endowment campaign represents a significant step towards enhancing healthcare provisions in the UAE. By engaging various community sectors in its mission, it seeks to create a robust support system capable of addressing both current needs and future healthcare challenges effectively.

With inputs from WAM