Shaneel Kumar with the support from Vodafone Fiji Foundation, delivered a wheelchair to Shiu Prasad of Nausori.
By MARAIA VULA
Vodafone Fiji Foundation, the charity arm of Vodafone Fiji will this year continuously support initiatives to help the unfortunate.
The latest example was the delivery of a wheelchair to a 79-year-old bed ridden man.
Shiu Prasad of Nausori was overwhelmed when Vodafone IT officer Shaneel Kumar delivered to his doorstop a brand new wheelchair.
“The 79 year old had been bedridden for 5 years after suffering a stroke and his family was unable to afford a wheelchair to aid his movements,” Mr Kumar said.
“It gives immense satisfaction to be able to put a genuine smile on someone’s face. I was glad that I could assist someone who was in need. “
He said the gratification he felt after seeing Shiu smile and moving around was priceless.
He added: “Shiu was all smiles when he was helped on the wheelchair and as he moved around his own compound.
“The family was happy to see Mr. Shiu able to mobilize and step outside his house after a long time.”
Vodafone Fiji
The Vodafone Fiji Foundation was established in March 2004 as a charitable trust to enable the bus and employees to invest some of the profits to the grassroots level.