The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Forfar Rotary initiative boosted by 4,000 masks in latest Chinese link
Forfar Rotary Club’s PPE appeal has received another boost following a visit by senior representatives of Chinese medical practitioners and scientists working in the UK.
Dr Paul Yang, president of the Society of Chinese Medical Practitioners UK (SCMP-UK), and Dr Quan Gu, a Glasgow University researcher and an office-bearer with the UK Society of Chinese Life Scientists, added 4,000 face masks to the massive stock already donated to the club.
The SCMP-UK is a professional organisation run by practising doctors with a Chinese background working in the UK.
Since most of its members are frontline NHS clinicians, SCMP-UK said it understands how appropriate PPE is critical in fighting the pandemic, both in clinical settings and the community.
Dr Yang said: “Covid-19 is a disease we are fighting together as human beings, and donating these masks is a unique way of showing support and gratitude to our great NHS and society in addition to our clinical work.”
The doctors became aware of the Forfar club’s community efforts through their long-standing friendship with Rotarian Dave Valentine and the publicity being given to the work of the Angus body within Chinese community circles.
Forfar Rotary president Doug Mcfarlane said: “We are very fortunate in having such valuable connections.
“This generous gift of masks is very much appreciated and will greatly boost our community efforts”
Montrose Rotary has also been able to source face masks which are available at Hogg’s newsagents and Hillside Post Office.
Proceeds will be used to help the club in future Covid-19-related projects
David May of Montrose Rotary said: “These masks were a gift to Angus by Shandong Province in China, where Angus has a long-standing link with Yantai Municipality.”