Udupi, 24 December 2011: The Muslim Welfare Association along with Manipal Kasturba Hospital Blood Bank organised a Blood Donation Camp in the premises of Jamia Masjid in Udupi on December 22, 2011. In this camp, an impressive number of 144 volunteers donated their blood.
Dr. Sudha Bhat, the Director of the Blood Bank and Dr. Ruksar Anjam, Medial officer of the District Hospital explained to the volunteers in detail regarding the need and requirements of the blood donation. They said that even in this modern technological age, no researcher has succeeded in creating artificial blood. Hence, the need for blood for the patients has to be obtained through volunteer donors.
T.S. Budan-an entrepreneur of Malpe and the Presient of the Nakhwayaha Jamia Masjid was n the dais. Usman Ali-President of the association presided over the programme. Maulana Muhuddhin Gilani preached a passage from the Quaran. Zakir Hussain-Treasurer presented bouquet t the guests. VS Umar-Vice President of the association welcomed the guest, Muhammad Munir proposed the vote of thanks and Muhammad Maula compeered the programme.