Media Release

UAE, Feb 20: Emirates Pangalites, an association of Pangala parishioners residing in nation successfully organized a blood donation camp. The third blood donation camp was organized under the slogan 'give blood, give life' on Friday February 19 from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at the Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl), Dubai.

More than 100 people participated in the drive and around 54 people donated blood. In one way it is good to come to the centre for blood donation as one can get to know their health condition and take care of themselves wisely and timely. Balakrishna Salian of Mogaveers UAE, the main man behind the blood donation camps in the UAE also encouraged the event and exchanged his views with the donors.

Blood donation is a part of everybody’s life as it not only helps to save the patient who needs blood to survive but also helps the donor with good health. More the blood that is donated, the healthier one remains. It also strengthens the bond of togetherness and a sense of being a good human being by helping another is created. It is part of community service and it is everyone’s responsibility to donate blood.

Emirates Pangalites was formed in 2002 and inaugurated on January 24, 2003 uniting all the Pangalites in the UAE under one umbrella. Emirates Pangalites holds several charitible noble deeds which helps the needy back in their parish Pangala by way of medical assistance, education, school books, uniforms, fees and mid-day meal. EP also conducts various medical camps in Shankerpura in association with the Rotary Club of Shankerpura, a novel idea initiated by the Pangalites many years ago and still continuing their mission to help the needy. Many orphanages and old age homes and their inmates are thankful and very grateful to EP for their relentless help, love, support and financial assistance.

Noel D’Souza, president of Emirates Pangalites thanked each and every one who supported the blood donation drive.