Media Release

Riyadh, Feb 3: A blood donation camp was organised by Karavali Welfare Association (KWAR). King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh extended his help in conducting this mega event.

Nearly 200 people took part in this human drive inaugurated by KWAR president Santosh Shetty. Almost all the executive office bearers were present along with leaders from various Indian social communities which was a testimony to KWAR’s key slogan 'Unity is our strength'. It was reflected in the blood donation drive which was well organized and supported by everyone. King Fahad Medical City’s blood bank staff provided all the required logistics arrangements for this campaign. Breakfast, snacks, lunch, water and soft drinks were served to all the participants throughout the day.

KWAR president thanked all the staff at KFMC Blood Bank and especially the head nurse James, Eli and Venu Madhav and other staff for their gracious support without which this event would not have been possible. The ground support from the KWAR executive committee members and volunteers was exemplary. Other major groups that supported the campaign were 'Blood help line Karnataka, BARSA Riyadh, Konkani Kutam Riyadh (KKR), employees of Soft Touch, employees from Saudi Carpet who participated in major numbers. He also thanked all the donors who took part in the noble cause by sacrificing their weekend holiday. KWAR is indebted to all the donors who made this day a 'special one' by contributing in a symbolic way to the people of Saudi Arabia through this blood donation. The overwhelming response from the Indian community especially from coastal Karnataka made KWAR proud and the president promised more blood donation drives in future and requested all KWAR supporters to join them in all other activities of KWAR. All the blood donors will be honored with Certificates from King Fahad Medical City and KWAR is indebted to them for their generosity.