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On the road of compassion and dedication

Aug 16, 2013

This year the Care Mobile team has already served 2412 children and more than 8000 children altogether since the launch of their services.

Their medical team is made up of some of the best specialists in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Neurology, Pediatricians, Ophthalmology, Ears Nose Throat, Dermatology from the State Children's hospital.

Thanks to the support of AmCham members RMHC Latvija has served many children:

 - This August the Radisson Blu Hotels Cycling Team will take part in the Charity Race by racing 675 km giving free-of-charge health care to Latvia's children

- This July Grand Palace Hotel held the Global Party in support of RMHC Latvija and raised 11 000 LVL which will provide free medical service for 440 children.  To read more.

 - DNB Bank has provided RMHC Latvija with a new car for a three-year period, covering all service costs of more than LVL 19,000. To read more.

 - All the incomes from the sales of Janis Stibelis CD "Summer City" at McDonald's restaurants will be donated to RMHC Latvija. To read more.

The public benefit status allows RMHC Latvija to accept donations that are tax-deductible. Now you can also donate through the webpage Ziedot.lv in subdivision Health, Social Services under the name of „Cerību Komandas Brauciens".

The Care Mobile operations are 100% funded through corporate and private donations, provided by loyal supporters: 77Agency, AmCham Latvia, Cemex, Coca-Cola HBC Latvia, DHL Latvia, Diatom Enterprises, DnB Bank, Grand Palace Hotel, Hotel Bergs, KPMG, LAWIN, Linstow, Neste Oil, Olympic Casino Latvia, Premier Restaurants Latvia, RB Management, Raidla Lejins & Norcous, Radisson Blu Hotels in Latvia, Skrivanek Baltic and the US Embassy in Latvia.

For the proceeds raised during the AmCham 20th anniversary celebration evening on March 2nd RMHC Latvija were able to cover one and a half days of medical services of the Care Mobile and serve over 50 children.

"Day by day we are trying to do our job as good as possible. The work we are doing would not be possible with the generous support from our friends. For those who are looking for the way to give back to the society, this may be the right time to share love and to support the Care Mobile program. We will be glad to welcome you in our family," says Vija Tirzmale, Executive Director of RMHC Latvija.

If you would like to support this charity, please contact Vija Tirzmale Executive Director: vija@rmhc-latvia.lv or call +371 2657-6799.

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