Hospital 57357 welcomed Father Theodore from Austria accompanied by a large delegation of youth of the Egyptian community there on their first visit to the Hospital. The guests were guided on a tour of the facility by the representative of 57357’s religious communities outreach department. They visited the day care, clinical pharmacy and the research departments, and offered children nice gifts.
Father Theodore expressed his delight by the visit saying: I am proud of visiting such a world standard Hospital and the smile I saw on children’s faces despite their illness drew my attention. I was also impressed by the discipline and dedication of all staff of nurses and doctor who provide quality care with compassion, by their latest technology equipment and by their involvement in research. He promised to organize a visit for Austria’s bishop eventually.
Barbara, a young girl from the group of youth shared the following: this Hospital is a source of pride for every Egyptian. I visited the Hospital once before as one of my relatives was receiving treatment there. Although she lost her battle against cancer, her family and I know that she was receiving the best of care. I believe that this place deserves our donations and support and we have to stand by Egypt’s children with cancer, may God grant them recovery, she added.
At the end of the visit, the youth of the delegation offered a generous donations besides a naming opportunity fund in the name of Austria’s Coptic church. Our gratitude for father Theodore and his companions and we are looking forward to welcome you with Austria’s bishop.
In concurrence with the visit of the youth of the Egyptian community in Austria, the Hospital welcomed 8 visits from different churches in Cairo and Elmenya (St. Mina and Abu Seifain Church in Shobra Alkheima, Virgin Mary Church in Shabanga, Angel Rofaeal Church in Maadi, Angel Michael Church in 6th of October, Virgin Mary and Abu Seifain in Quobaa, Bishop Karakas Chuch in Elmenya). They came with generous donations to contribute to our children’s treatment journey.