Ponty Chadha Foundation & Wave Estate come to the aid of children with Thalassemia
Organizes blood donation camp for Thalassemic Children Welfare Association
Mohali, 26 June 2021: Ponty Chadha Foundation (PCF), the CSR wing of the Wave Group along with
Wave Estate – one of India’s largest premium housing societies located in Mohali – organized a blood
donation camp at its premise on June 25. The camp was arranged in association with Thalassemic
Charitable Trust, a healthcare unit under the aegis of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical
Education & Research) and aimed at helping Thalassemic Children Welfare Association (TCWA). A total
of 50 units of blood were collected from resident volunteers at the camp.
Blood banks have been running dry facing the brunt of lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic situation.
The vaccination drive of the age group who incidentally form the majority of the population
volunteering for blood donation has compounded the scarcity of blood in the blood banks. This has
posed a major challenge to the regular blood transfusion needs of Thalassemia patients, especially
children.
Speaking on the occasion, H S Kandhari, CEO - Ponty Chadha Foundation & Director – Wave
Estate, said, “The ongoing pandemic has put immense pressure on blood banks, which are unable to
cope with the surge in demand. While there has been an immense focus on other healthcare
requirements triggered by the pandemic, the non-availability of blood has made the situation severe for
Thalassemia patients, especially kids. PCF has always been undertaking a holistic approach towards
mitigating the crisis posed by Covid and this camp is one such step to extend all the help possible to the
affected lot. It is heart-warming to see our residents, staffs and associates volunteering for this cause
and supporting us in this endeavor. Seeing such positive response we have decided to continue this
initiative and hold blood donation camps periodically for our kids at Thalassemic Children Welfare
Association.”
Keeping the safety of volunteers and residents in mind, the camp followed all Covid protocols mandated
by the government. The entire area was sanitized and social distancing norms were followed strictly.
Meanwhile, the organizers also took this opportunity to educate the residents about Thalassemia and its
healthcare needs.
About Ponty Chadha Foundation
Initiated by Mrs. Jatinder Kaur Chadha in September 2014, in the memory of her late husband, the
erstwhile visionary Chairman of the Wave Group, Mr. Ponty Chadha, The Ponty Chadha Foundation
(PCF) is the CSR arm of the Wave Group. The foundation addresses areas pertaining to hunger and food
security, community health, education and skill training, sports for children and corporate employees,
and running awareness drives for sanitation, women safety & fitness among others. One of the
prominent initiatives undertaken by the foundation is Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan (MBCN), a one-
of-its-kind school in the country, founded in 1999 for children with special needs in the areas of
education, vocational training, occupational and physical therapy, and capacity building. The completely
free provisions have empowered around 25000 children with special needs to date.
About Wave Group
Wave Group is a leading conglomerate with a comprehensive portfolio of businesses spread across
various verticals such as Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Malls and Multiplexes, Residential
Township & Land Development, Infrastructure, Sugar Manufacturing, Beverages, Power, Education,
Entertainment, Sports and Agriculture. Established in 1963, Wave Group is a diversified business house
in North India spread across 20 cities. Recognized for its best-in-class offerings in real estate and
manufacturing, Wave Group is a business powerhouse with the goal of building a bold new future.
