Participants during a blood donation camp organised by AMU Alumni Association Qatar.
Doha: The AMU Alumni Association Qatar an AO of ICBF under aegis of Indian Embassy and Toastmasters International, celebrated the World Blood Donor Day by holding a blood donation camp in association with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Blood Donation Centre.
The campaign was well received by AMUAAQ and its members as well as community members who lined up to donate blood. A large number of donors attended the camp.
Many dignitaries and associate members graced the occasion and donated blood. First Secretary, Culture & Education, Indian Embassy Doha Sachin Dinkar Sankpal, President, ICBF Vinod Nair, CGD, Toastmaters International Ravishankar attended the programme.
Medical Manager, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Blood Donation Centre Sadika Al Mahmoudi appreciated the AMU Alumni Qatar for associating with HMC for this noble cause. She also mentioned that enabling social and cultural atmosphere with strong solidarity facilitates development of an effective blood donor programme.
President of AMUAAQ Dr. Nadeem Zafar Jilani said that blood donation saves life and it is mentioned in the Quran that if you save the life of one human being it is akin to saving the entire mankind. So, by donating blood each one of us can get huge rewards.
Dr. Jilani said that World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 every year. This day focuses on drawing attention to the importance of donating blood. It was first initiated in 2004 by the World Health Organization. He also emphasised on the need of donating blood as it can save the lives of people.
Sankpal said that to ensure that everyone who needs safe blood has access to it, all countries need voluntary donors who give blood regularly. He appreciated the team to keep up the good work and encouraged the donors for noble gesture towards the humanity.
AMUAAQ Chairman Jawed Ahmad applauded the service to humanity by members, donors and supported organisation. This year’s theme is “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives” focusing on the urgency to increase the number of donors.
