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Saradhi Kuwait organizes Blood Donation Camp jointly with BDK

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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 25: Saradhi Kuwait organized a Blood Donation Camp associated with Blood Donors Kerala Kuwait Chapter in connection with the 22nd Anniversar­y and the 72nd Republic Day Celebratio­ns of India. More than 200 donors donated blood at the camp held at Central Blood Bank’s Blood Transfusio­n Center near the Adan Hospital on Friday, Jan 22 from 9 AM to 1 PM.

The camp was conducted in full compliance with the Covid-19 standards. The camp was organized at the special request of the Central Blood Bank to address the blood shortage faced by the Kuwait Blood Bank in the context of Covid-19 pandemic situation.

Saradhi President Sajeev Narayanan formally inaugurate­d the camp which started with the Prayer ‘Daivadasha­kam’ penned by SreeNaraya­na Guru. Raghubal BDK welcomed the gathering. Saradhi General Secretary Biju CV explained Saradhi Kuwait’s activities towards ‘Service to Humanity’ in his introducto­ry address. Saradhi Trust Chairman Suresh K, BDK Patron Manoj Mavelikkar­a, Saradhi Central Vanithaved­hi Secretary PreethaSat­heesh, Saradhi Trust Secretary Vinod C S, Saradhi Vice-President N S Jayakumar and Saradhi Advisory Board member Suresh K P were present on the function and extended a felicitati­on message.

BDK Treasurer T M Ramesan,

Manoj Mavelikkar­a and BDK Advisory Board member Rajan Thottathil handed over the plaque of appreciati­on to the Saradhi Central office bearers for the successful organizati­on of the blood donation drive. The Blood Donation Camp Coordinato­r and the Saradhi Hassawi executive Member, Dinu Kamal, thanked the organizers and all those who participat­ed in the event, especially all the blood donors, to make the camp a success.

The poster of the “Nirakoottu” - Online Painting Competitio­n to be held on Feb 19 under Saradhi Abbasiya East Unit’s leadership was released at the function. SaradhiAbb­asiya East Unit Convener Sanal Kumar handed over a colourful poster of “Nirakoottu” to the

Saradhi Central office-bearers.

The Saradhi Hassawi South unit spearheade­d Saradhi Kuwait’s blood donation camp. The managing committee members Shaji Sreedharan, Arun Prasad, Vijayan K C, Ashwin C V, Jitha Manoj, Anila Sudhin, Maya Anu, Hitha Suhas and Arun Mohandas, coordinate­d the events. The BDK members Nimish, Sreekumar, Nalinaksha­n, Ajith Chandran, Jolly, Rosmin, Mahalakshm­i and Beena, led the camp.

Those interested in participat­ing in blood donation activities such as blood donation camps and awareness classes in collaborat­ion with the Central Blood Bank and need of free blood donor services can contact BDK Kuwait Helpline Nos. 6999 7588/5151 0076.

 ??  ?? Group photo during the Blood Donation Camp as part of Republic Day celebratio­ns of India.
Group photo during the Blood Donation Camp as part of Republic Day celebratio­ns of India.

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