Dubai: Overwhelming Response for EP blood donation drive

Media Release

 

Dubai, 11 Nov 2014: Emirates Pangalites, UAE an association of Pangla Parishioners residing in U.A.E organized a Blood Donation Camp successfully. The 2nd Blood Donation Camp was organized under the slogan “Give Blood, Give Life” on Friday, 07th November 2014 from 08.30am to 11.30am at the Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl) in Dubai.

 

There were more than 100 people who participated in the drive and around 58 people could finally donate their blood. In one way it is good to come to the Centre for blood donation so that one can get to know the health condition and take care of it wisely and timely.

 

Around 20 donors from Mangalore Cricket Club, 15 donors from Avalon General Land Transport. LLC, Members from Famad Pernal, USWAS Shirva, Bellevision UAE, Little Flower Mukamar joined their hand for this noble cause. Mr. Balakrishna Salian of Mogaveers UAE, the main man behind the blood donation camps in UAE also encouraged the event and exchanged his views with the donors.

 

 

Blood Donation is a part of every body’s life as it not only helps to save the patient who needs blood to survive and also helps the donor with a good health. More the blood you donate, healthier you remain. It also strengthens the bond of togetherness and we have a sense of being good human being to help the other human friend. It is part of community service and it is everyone’s responsibility to donate blood.

 

Emirates Pangalites was formed in 2002 and inaugurated on 24, Jan 2003 uniting all the Pangalites in UAE under one umbrella. Emirates Pangalites holding several charity noble deeds which helped the needy back in their parish Pangla such as Medical assistance, education, School books, uniforms, fees and Mid-day meal. EP also conducts various medical camps in Shankerpura in association with Rotary Club of Shankerpura, a novel idea initiated by 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.

 

Emirates Pangalites is also planning to organize a Domestic workers day on 28th November 2014 at Zabeel Park. More details are announced later.

 

Noel D’souza, President of Emirates Pangalites thanked each and every one who supported in our Blood donation drive.