AKO Holds Blood Donation Camps in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Dubai: In response to the UAE health authorities call for blood donation campaigns. The Anivasi Kannadigara Okkuta- UAE, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23 April 2020 at the Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.
The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by the Head of the Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank. The organization urged the participants to spread awareness about the importance of blood donation. AKO members were commended for their selfless social service and wished all the best in their future endeavours.
Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO, presided over the function and Anivasi Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mohammad Nasir appreciated the efforts for organizing the camp and gathering the youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. “Each drop of blood counts, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help those who require blood with no relatives to help them”.
In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah, 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing excellent community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organizations of Karnataka.
Anivasi Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participants on the ongoing social work of AKO during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
AKO is presently working in the following fields:
AKO Members have stepped up to support the needy community members during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.
While thousands of people continue to stay home, many are in quarantine. There are also those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with the UAE Embassy and other social organizations have been able to ensure that essential items and medical assistance will be provided to the needy.
Counselling to bachelors and families that are under quarantine and isolation will also be provided.
The organizers thanked everyone especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the great cause.
