Pakistan
Governor donates blood to mark World Blood Donors Day
Baligh urges media to highlight significance of blood donation to help Thalassemia patients
Lahore: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman donated blood for Thalassemia patients in blood camp organized by Sundas Foundation on the occasion of World Blood Donors Day here at Governor House Lahore on Wednesday. Apart from Governor Punjab, the staff of Governor House and general public also donated blood. President Sundus Foundation Mohammad Yasin Khan, Medical Director Sundus Foundation Dr. Adnan Gilani, Sundus Foundation staff, blood donor students and others were present on this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that donating blood for innocent children suffering from thalassemia is a great act of kindness. He said that serving people suffering from life-threatening diseases is no less than worship. He said that it is the responsibility of all of us to bring a smile on the faces of such people. He further said that we should donate blood for this good cause. He said that due to blood donations millions of patients get new lives every year. Governor Punjab said that donating blood is harmless for a healthy person, while it saves the life of some one.
Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that Sundus Foundation is doing great work for Thalassemia and Hemophilia patients. He further said that awareness should be raised among the people to prevent thalassemia. He said that the media should also play a positive role in creating awareness among the people regarding donating blood.
On this occasion, President Sundus Foundation Yasin Khan said that Governor Punjab has set an example for others by donating blood today on World Donor Day. He said that Governor Punjab has always been donating blood to children suffering from thalassemia. He said that Sundus Foundation pays tribute to Governor Punjab for this good deed.
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