Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club Holds Blood Donation Drive
UAE: Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized a Blood Donation Drive at the Latifa Hospital, Oud Metha, Dubai on 28th July 2017 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Community Development Authority (CDA).
The Chief Guest Mohammad Shafi Shaikh, Inaugurated the Blood Donation Drive by presenting Gift Hampers to the first six registered blood donors. On the occasion, he explained about the importance of Blood Donation and how it helps to save someone’s life. He also expressed his appreciation to KSCC for their 3rd Blood Donation drive in a row with the support of dedicated community service youth and club members.
Mohammad Ismail, Vice President of KSCC, addressed the gathering by highlighting and briefing about the Blood Donation Drive. He said that it is important to know that human blood cannot be manufactured, the main source is only Humans. Blood Donation is also beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease. He also said that the vision of the club is to develop Expatriates into a formidable section of the society in Sports, Cultural and social activities. He also appreciated the Community Development Authority for their continuous support and cooperation for their other activities such as free medical check-up in camps, Honour Labour, Year of Giving and many more programmes.
Mohammad Shafi, Manager of KSCC, and executive members of KSCC were present during the inauguration ceremony of the Blood Donation Drive. A total 68 people participated in the drive and donated blood to save someone’s life. KSCC presented the blood donors with a gift along with snacks as an appreciation for their kind gesture. KSCC members also donated Platelets which are used for cancer patients on special request from Latifa hospital. The Blood donation drive started at 8:00 am in the morning and ended at 2:00 pm. People were feeling happy and honoured to participate in the drive.
Mohammad Faraz compered the programme and delivered the vote of thanks. He also thanked Latifa Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Community Development Authority and Government of Dubai for their association for organising the blood donation drive. He thanked the Sponsors, Blood Donors, Hospital staff, Organizers and volunteers for making the Blood donation drive successful.
Well done KSCC, once again your team nailed it!
Keep it up
Well done KSCC , good work for the noble cause .
MashaAllah..
What a nice gesture on the part of Karnataka Sports and Cultural Group in the U.A.E. to come up with the Blood Drive Donation in order to help the local community needs for positive blood. This kind of initiative will help the Karnataka Sports and Cultural Association to boost their image in the local community. Blood donation is an individual act of charity that comes from our heart and the local Health authorities will always remember Karnataka Sports and Cultural group is not merely an philanthropic organization but a helpful group of volunteers that are interested in the local community… Read more »