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AMUAAQ conducts blood donation camp to mark 79th I-Day of India
Tribune News Network
Doha
In a heartfelt tribute to the 79th Independence Day of India, the AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ), an associate organisation of ICBF under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Qatar, organised a blood donation camp in collaboration with the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre.
The event, held under the theme 'Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives', was also supported by Toastmasters International.
The initiative brought together multiple organisations in the spirit of unity and service. The camp was organised with the active participation of Toastmasters Area 19 clubs – AMUAAQ, EXCEL, Royal, and UPAQ – and was generously supported by Integral Alumni, TWA, and the Singh Seva Group.
Indian Ambassador to Qatar His Excellency Vipul graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Commending AMUAAQ for marking the Independence Day in such a noble way, he lauded the tradition of hosting a blood donation camp annually.
'Blood donation reminds us that the colour of blood is the same for all, regardless of our religion or nationality,' the envoy said.
He congratulated all the donors, emphasising the act as one of great social responsibility and unity in diversity.
The event's Guest of honour Prof. Shamim Ahmad, former principal, AMU Polytechnic, expressed pride in the community service being undertaken by AMU alumni abroad.
He encouraged everyone to continue such selfless acts for the betterment of society.
AMUAAQ President Dr. Nadeem Jilani highlighted the life-saving value of blood donation, explaining how one unit of blood can save up to three lives when separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets.
'In a world plagued by unnecessary conflicts, acts like blood donation help build a society rooted in compassion,' he noted.
Chairman Jawed Ahmad emphasised the need for voluntary and regular donors to ensure a safe and sustainable blood supply, urging everyone to remember the powerful message: 'Rakt Daan, Maha Daan' (Blood Donation is the Greatest Donation).
In an effort to further promote awareness, Dr. Ashna Nusrat, Area 19 director of Toastmasters and vice-president (Ladies Wing) of AMUAAQ, led an informative session on advantages of donating blood for the donor, recipient and community. Sheelaborated that approximately 350 to 450ml of blood is typically donated, and the human body replenishes this volume within 24 to 48 hours, while red blood cells regenerate within four to six weeks.
The programme was coordinated by Farrukh Ali Farooqi and Mamnoon Ahmed Bangash, with support from dedicated volunteers, including Mohammed Farman Khan, Saima Rafat, Dr. Mohammed Nayeem, Imamuddin Ahmad, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Dr. Sikandar, Pramod Kumar, and Jarrar Alam.
Special appreciation was extended to medical students Alhena and Fatima for efficiently handling the registration process.
The event was further honoured by the presence of Rajesh VC and other esteemed community leaders, including Nijas Noor, Deepak Talreja, Jithil Jayan, Mohammed Shoeb, Gulam Rasool, Kulvinder Singh, Pradeep Singh, Rashid Siddiqui, Farrukh Ahmad, Osama Shamsi, Mohamed Alvi, Mohd Irfan, Banjamin Siddiqui, Mohammed Alam, Miss Badreya Al Mahmoud ,Miss Maria and Mrs. Poonam.
Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) officials presented a Certificate of Appreciation to AMUAAQ for organising the drive and commended the team for their dedication and coordination with the Blood Donation Centre staff.
This successful event showcased the AMU alumni community's unwavering commitment to patriotism, public service, and collective responsibility. As a gesture of gratitude, certificates of appreciation were presented to all supporting organisations and school volunteers.
AMUAAQ extended heartfelt thanks to all blood donors, volunteers, supporters, and partners for making the event impactful and memorable.
