Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) and Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) ‘Donate Blood, Save Life’ public donation campaign has been a “huge success, attracting a large turnout last Wednesday and Thursday,” AZF said in a statement.
Commenting on the success of the campaign, AZF director of PR and communications, Nasser Abdullah al-Hajri, said: “Aspire Park is one of the most popular destinations for families and sports enthusiasts in Qatar, and thus provides the perfect environment to promote a culture of blood donation among all members of the community.
“We will organise similar campaigns in the coming months in collaboration with HMC and the Primary Health Care Corporation, including a breast cancer awareness campaign on October 25 as part of our CSR annual agenda.”
Studies show that blood donation has many health benefits as it helps prevent cardiac disease, reduce cancer risks and renews red blood cells. It also improves blood circulation and reduces unnecessary iron level in the blood.
Walid Ghalib, who took part in the initiative at Aspire Park and donated blood for the first time, said: “It’s a great idea to provide mobile donation units at popular places like Aspire Park. Some people might find it inconvenient to go to the hospital and donate, but whenever they see the donation unit they would be totally encouraged to donate. I urge everyone to be positive, take action and save a life”.
The campaign “also represents another example of AZF’s support for Qatar’s medical organisations and HMC as they seek to provide uninterrupted blood supplies for critical patient needs and promote a culture of blood donation among all members of the community”, the statement added.
