Media Release

Dubai, Feb 23: The recent blood donation drive organized by Konkan Yuva in collaboration with St Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) and Young Adults Ministry (YAM) Dubai on February 20 was a great success. Held at the Dubai Health Center, Jaddaf the event saw overwhelming support from volunteers and donors who came together for a noble cause.

A total of 204 people showed interest and registered, and more than 190 participants joined the initiative. Out of these, 161 donors successfully donated blood, marking a new record and the highest number of donations achieved in Konkan Yuva’s blood donation drives. The drive was conducted under the supervision of medical professionals to support the UAE blood bank reserves and raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donation.

Konkan Yuva, founded in February 2005, continues its mission of creating a community ‘home away from home’ for Konkani youth in the UAE. Under the guidance of spiritual leaders at St Mary's Church, Dubai, the organization has hosted numerous events that foster unity and celebration within the community. And this blood donation campaign is just one of the many events organized by Konkan Yuva, particularly every year during Ramadan and Lent, showcasing their long-standing commitment to community welfare.

Key representatives of the event, including Ashwin Pinto (president of Konkan Yuva), Joseph Mathias (SMMC coordinator), and Rachael Joseph (YAM coordinator), expressed their gratitude to all donors and volunteers. The event concluded with highlighting the vital message that ‘Be the Reason Someone Smiles – Donate Blood!’.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by Konkan Yuva to engage the community in meaningful social causes, and the success of the drive encourages such endeavors in the future.