| Milan, 13 March, 2008: Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd. (“Huawei”), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, will today donate a wheelchair accessible vehicle to the Italian Red Cross to mark World Kidney Day. John Qiao, managing director of Huawei Italy, will present the vehicle to the President of the Italian Red Cross, Luca Bottero, at an official ceremony in Piazza Corduio at noon today.
The Italian Society of Nephrologists, together with the Italian Red Cross Association will be driving the campaign across Italy. "We are incredibly proud to be able to help the Red Cross with its activities throughout Italy," said John Qiao, managing director of Huawei Italy. "Huawei is fully committed to fulfilling its responsibility as a global corporate citizen by enabling a higher standard of living for those in our community. As an international company with a local presence, we are committed to continually contributing resources to our neighbours." "We are very pleased that Huawei has chosen to make this donation," said Luca Bottero, President of CRI (Italian Red Cross Association) Milan. "This new vehicle will be invaluable to us as assist those who need it most with transport to routine check-ins and treatment appointments. I do hope that more companies will follow Huawei's example and bring further benefits to our society." About the Italian Red Cross Society The Italian Red Cross Society is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: it is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. |
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