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Billawas Qatar holds blood donation event

Published: 23 Apr 2022 - 08:29 am | Last Updated: 23 Apr 2022 - 08:31 am
Guests, volunteers and community members on the occasion of blood donation event held in association with Hamad Medical Corporation.

Guests, volunteers and community members on the occasion of blood donation event held in association with Hamad Medical Corporation.

The Peninsula

Doha: Billawas Qatar, an associate organisation of Indian Cultural Centre, organised a blood donation campaign recently in association with Hamad Medical Corporation. 

Even though it was announced on a short notice of three days due to the urgent need of blood at HMC, organisers made it a successful one with more than 100 donor voluntarily registering for donating blood.

Raghunath Anchan, president of the organisation, addressed the gathering by welcoming the guests and donors, and thanked everyone for their contribution to this noble cause. 

He also emphasised that the aim of this campaign was to raise an awareness of the importance of blood donation and to support the noble cause of gifting life.

Chief guest of the event PN Babu Rajan, President ICC,  Subramanya Hebbagelu, Vice-President ICC, and  Vinod V Nair, Vice-President of ICBF Qatar, shared their thoughts.

They appreciated the organisers and encouraged everyone to do their best to serve the mankind in all positive ways. 

Dignitaries from various other associated organisations in Qatar  graced the occasion with their presence.

The guest speaker, Dr. Sumpath Sundar, briefed the gathering on the importance and benefits of donating blood. 

He explained how science has made progress in the field of blood transfusion thereby savings many lives. 

He also highlighted that blood donation is a vital part of healthcare and is used in the management of many clinical health problems. 

Dr. Sumpath encouraged and urged the community to donate blood at regular intervals as blood donation is considered one of the best ways of helping mankind.

The event was concluded by a vote of thanks by the General Secretary  Sandeep Malar who thanked all the participants, guests, volunteers, health authorities and committee members of Billawas Qatar for their support and cooperation in making this event a grand success.