By TCN News
Riyadh: The Riyadh chapter of Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ), a social service organization of Tamil Nadu, will conduct on 30th July 2010 Friday a blood donation drive at King Fahd Medical City (KFMC). The drive will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
TNTJ is comprised of a group of Tamil-speaking youths whose aim is to serve the people. This is the ninth such blood drive organized by the group. In the past, blood donated in Riyadh was sent to Makkah and Madinah for Haj pilgrims. The group has also collected blood in August last year for Indian expatriates to honor their country’s Independence Day.
The drive is open to all donors who pass a health screening. Last year, 300 people donated blood during the campaign. Lunch has been arranged for the blood donors, and expected blood donors shall reach more than 300 this time, the statement issued by the chapter read. Atleast 100 units of blood shall be sent to Makkah for Umrah pilgrims.
Donating blood is a fast and simple procedure. Blood donors can donate up to half a liter of blood (one unit) ) every two and half to three months; this amount is small, given that the body contains five to six liters (10 to 12 units) of blood. The full blood donation procedure, takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes.
Would-be donors are encouraged to visit King Fahad Medical City – Blood Bank via Makkah Road – (Service Road) Entrance No. 1. Vehicle Transportation is made available To/From Batha area and KFMC.
“The noble act of donating blood will not only give a new lease of life to many, it also heightens our common sense of social responsibility by serving the humanitarian and social needs of our local communities,” the spokesman of TNTJ said.