A new life: Edelweiss continues support mothers and newborns in whole country
Mother and newborn babies are receiving gifts from Edelweiss Foundation in the campaign A New Life. The foundation this time reaches Edineț.
"I came here with a gift from Vlad Plahotniuc's Foundation Edelweiss. We have prepared for you and your baby a box where you can find essential things for baby care," said Executive Director of Edelweiss, Lidia Cucoș.
Ecaterina Zdeara gave birth to a 4.3 kg baby. The boy is the first child of the family. The young mother enjoyed the surprise of the Edelweiss Foundation.
"I like it very much, the gifts are useful, thank you for it, it is very pleasant, there are necessary things, diapers, toys, food," said mother Ecaterina Zdeara.
Family relatives also appreciated the presents.
"We are grateful to the entire team for this donation. It is a beautiful and pleasant surprise for our young mom and for us."
Steaua Beştanu, who gave birth Daniel the fourth child of the family few days ago, also enjoyed the gifts.
"We have here toy, the first necessities, the first clothes for baby. I am 44, my children grow up already, I have grandchild of 4 year old", said Stela Beștanu.
In Edinet, the campaign A New Life started in April 2017. Since then, more than 900 mothers have received gifts.
"What the Edelweiss Foundation is doing today is something extraordinary. It is welcome to support young families with this beautiful gesture," said Edinet district president Iurie Garaz.
Since March, the campaign has expanded in almost the entire country. The Edelweiss team stand by mothers and babies in 24 maternity homes.