Media Release

Qatar, Apr 21: Billawas Qatar, an associate organization of Indian Cultural Centre organized a Blood Donation Campaign on April 8 in association with Hamad Medical Corporation. Even though the it was announced on a short notice of three days due to the urgent need of blood at HMC, organizers made it a successful one with more than 100 donor voluntarily registering for for donating blood.

Raghunath Anchan, president of the organization addressed the gathering by welcoming the guests and donors, thanked everyone for their contribution to this noble cause. He also emphasized that the aim of this campaign was to raise an awareness about 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 Qatar and Vinod V Nair – vice president of ICBF Qatar shared their thoughts, appreciated the organizers and encouged everyone to do their best to serve the mankind in all positive ways. Dignitaries from various other associated organizations 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.