Blood Donation Campaign
Drive draws huge response from expatriates
By Jamil Khan @ Gulf Today-Sharjah, January 26, 2012
DUBAI: The response from a call by officials at Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) was well-received as a huge crowd of people from various walks of life and various nationalities, including members of the Pakistani community, took part in a day-long blood donation campaign.
The campaign, “Give Blood – Give Hope” was arranged by International Modern Hospital in association with Dubai Blood Donation Centre, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Tuesday from 9am to 2pm at the hospital premises, which is located on Sheikh Rashid Road, Mankhool, Dubai.
“In the past, the PAD supported such campaigns and this time round it asked people to donate blood to save precious lives. We particularly approached our members as well as members from the Pakistani community and many others through various modes of communication to visit the hospital in maximum numbers to donate blood,” said Dr Faisal Ikram, general secretary of PAD while talking to The Gulf Today on Wednesday.
The campaign got a huge response as it was open for all people of all nationalities living in the country. They showed their commitment and made it a successful campaign.
“We expected at least 50 donors, but we received a big response from the Pakistani community, much more than what we had thought. They came forward and played their role as responsible members of society,” he added.
The Pakistan Association Dubai, which is one of the major organisations for the Pakistani community residing in Dubai and other emirates, provides a platform for the community to actively take part in activities meant for expatriates on many occasions, such as National Day.
“However, we are planning to organise a day-long blood donation camp soon after obtaining approval from authorities at PAD,” Dr Ikram said.
He pointed out that they approached many PAD members and community members and advised them to register themselves as donors through phone or the hospital’s website to avoid any inconvienience.
“We have received a good response so far as many offered PAD help,” he added.
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