A blood donation drive by Pakistani Blood Donors was conducted to honour the humanitarian spirit of late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his extraordinary services to humanity. A large number of people from several nationalities participated to pay tribute to late Amir. A total of 147 pints of blood were collected.
The event was organized by Pakistani Blood Donors Association with utmost significant support by IEC Kuwait (Youth Wing) and Kuwait Central Blood Bank, Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Toastmaster International. Ambassador of Pakistan to Kuwait H.E Syed Sajjad Haider and his wife, who is also the President of International Women Group, Kuwait were also present.
During his address, he expressed his utmost respect and gratitude for late Amir and his efforts for humanity. He also appreciated the arrangements and adherence to COVID-19 SOPs guidelines issued by the Government of Kuwait. Mrs. Ambassador praised the efforts of the late Amir for the benefit of humanity and people of Kuwait. She also appreciated the overwhelming participation by women and praised the female volunteers and donors.
Dr. Samia Al Seidan (President Green Hands Environmental Team & Social Activist) also graced the event along with a team of Green Hands Volunteers to encourage donors. She appreciated the efforts of organizing team, arrangements made by Kuwait Blood Bank and overwhelming number of donors those who came forward to pay tribute to late Amir. NCM Investment, a well-known Kuwait business organization, also participated in event under their CSR program.
Pakistani community showed its deep interest and commitment to this noble cause by their presence in large numbers. Mr. Arif Butt (Chairman Pak Donors) and Mr. Ehsanulhaq (Snr Advisor Pak Donors) congratulated team on another extremely successful event by Pak Donors. The event ended with a note of thanks from the team Pak Donors & team Islamic Education Committee and appreciation for organizing all other team members who selflessly made sure the success of the event. Pak Donors aspires to inspire other communities to spread awareness of blood donation in Kuwait.