Donation || Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) has donated three nebulisers to a local charitable association supporting families with children who suffer from breathing difficulties.
The nebulisers will bring much relief to the children, particularly during damp weather.
A spokesperson for AIRC said: “For most foreigners living in the Algarve the climate was one of the major factors in their decision to live here all year round. However, it may come as a shock to realise the warmer weather also brings with it a high level of humidity in spring and autumn, and in winter when it rains and is extremely damp. For some people, this means breathing difficulties, especially for young children.”
Since ASCA (Associação Social e Cultural de Almancil) was founded in August 1992, it has provided, among other things, a day centre and a residential home for the elderly, home care services, social and economic support to families and a kindergarten.
And since its inception in 2006, the Rotary club has supported ASCA in many ways.
When asked by AIRC Chairman of Community Services Peter Hinze how it could help further, Célia Rodrigues from the social work department of ASCA mentioned three local families who would benefit from having a nebuliser to help with their young children’s breathing during damp weather.
The nebulisers were duly purchased and presented to the families last week.
“These nebulisers will be a great help to the families,” said Célia. “They will not only benefit these families but will also be loaned by the beneficiaries to other families when the need arises.
“We are always grateful to the many people and associations that help us so that we, in turn, can help local people. If anyone is interested in visiting us and seeing our work, they would be most welcome.”
ASCA is situated at the Rua do Centro Comunitário in Almancil.
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