Handwara: Indian Red Cross Society, Indian Army and Handwara Media Association jointly organised a blood donation camp at Langate with an aim to provide life support to those who desperately need it at the time of any eventuality.
The camp was inaugurated by HOD Blood Centre GMC Handwara Dr Manzoor Ahmad who was joined by civilians and army personnel.
A total of sixty five blood points were donated by SSP Handwara Ifrooz Ahmad, Red Cross volunteers, soldiers and media representatives.
Speaking on the occasion Handwara Media Association President Tarique Raheem said, “Our single drop of blood can save the precious lives, so we should participate in such programmes for the safeguard of humanity.”
“Everyone should come forward and donate blood for this noble cause to increase the blood capacity in the health system,” he added.
Instructor Red Cross society Kupwara Syed Imtiyaz who donated blood for 71th time was widely appreciated.
“I have always been on the forefront to donate blood. My aim of donating blood is to encourage youth for blood donation,” he said.
