Media Release
Dubai, Aug 15: UAE's St Mary's Welfare Association of Shirva (USWAS) organized a blood donation campaign at Latifa Hospital (Old Al Wasl Hospital), here on Friday August 24 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Promoting ‘Give Blood Give Life ‘ campaign, USWAS has enthusiastically came forward to serve the humanity which is one of the ten social welfare projects of its decennial year.
A large number of donors irrespective of cast and creed participated in this noble cause and donated blood to make the event successful. The managing committee members of USWAS were in attendance to welcome the donors and guided them for the initial formalities of blood donation.
USWAS managing committee thanked all the donors who took active participation in this campaign and were grateful to them. This was the first time USWAS had organized blood donation campaign. Their efforts were well appreciated by DHA and staff of the hospital.
On behalf of USWAS-Shirva all the participants were awarded with a letter of appreciation by the president Manoj Menezes. Breakfast was arranged for all the donors.
About USWAS
USWAS, in the UAE is a group of dedicated members born or belonging to the parish of Our Lady of Health Church-Shirva. This well established association has consistently rendered a constant service in various fields for the past ten years. The association abides and drives its spirit with the motto ‘Lend a hand not for self, but for each other’. Driven by the motto, the group extends humanitarian service to promote the quality of life.
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fr frederick monteiro, parish priest, nainad
Thu, Aug 30 2012Dear Uswas members,great work gods work may god bless you all.
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Mario Mathias, Shirva/Mumbai
Thu, Aug 30 2012Its a great donation, blood is the life-giving force.
Every year, blood donation help at least 6 million people each year. Finding donors remains one of the most urgent needs to help treat patients during cancer, general surgeries, after childbirth and accidents. Great service from USWAS, You have quietly helped people in need.
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PRAMILA LASRADO, PANGLA UDUPI
Tue, Aug 28 2012"USWAS" keep it up. All people r working a good job. GOD BLESS U ALL
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Monthu Gilbert Menezes Shirva, shirva
Tue, Aug 28 2012Congragulations USWAS a great work u done congragulations specialy to Manu u realy the Daiji
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Vincent, Shirva,Sorpu
Sat, Aug 25 2012USWAS Rockzzz..... God Bless You All....
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Shalini SRA, Vamanjoor
Sat, Aug 25 2012'Uswas' keep it up your good work for the society. You all are working people, still you spare time for the humanitarian work!
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Cynthia Goveas, Sharjah
Sat, Aug 25 2012May god Bless you all. you have done a very good job. keep it up Uswas
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Herald Mathias, Shirva / Dubai
Sat, Aug 25 2012Considering the increasing amount of Blood required in UAE, USWAS has done an importan socail work to serve the humanity. The thoougt and deed of all the donors is worth appreciating.
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