Participants at the Hope Campaign launch function held at Bayt Al Diyafah pose for a group photo.
The Health Profession Awareness and Volunteering Programme at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) participated in the ‘Hope Campaign’ organised by students at Qatar University’s (QU) International Relations Department. The campaign aims to show support for children with cancer currently undergoing treatment at HMC.
A function was held at Bayt Al Diyafah in Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City to highlight the campaign. The campaign supports the social integration of children with cancer into society and proceeds raised from the campaign will be used to support children with cancer.
Balqees al-Khazraji, director, Health Professions Awareness and Volunteering Programme, said, “The programmes and activities of the Hope Campaign extend psychological support to children with cancer with the aim to boost their morale.”
Amina Fakhroo, one of the campaign organisers from QU, said the campaign is a charitable endeavour designed by QU’s International Relations Department to extend support to children with cancer and boost public awareness of this group of patients and their families, who come under immense pressure throughout their treatment journey.
Many other local organisations have also shown support to this charitable project and demonstrated a high level of social responsibility and solidarity with young cancer patients, she said.
Highlights of the campaign ceremony included entertaining activities such as drawing and painting, face colouring, a music show, henna design, handicrafts and instant photography. Participants also enjoyed meals and snacks.
