Mangaluru's Bandar locality recently hosted a substantial public blood donation camp, orchestrated by Bandar Friends (R) Mangaluru. The initiative, held on Tuesday, October 20, took place at the Zeenath Baksh Yatheem Khana Auditorium in Bandar. In collaboration with Yenepoya Specialty Hospital, Kodialbail, and Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, the event successfully collected 175 units of blood from an equal number of donors, contributing significantly to local blood banks.
The camp commenced with a prayer led by Haji Sirajuddin Faizi. K. Ashraf, former Mayor and Vice President of The Muslim Central Committee, presided over the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of community health initiatives. A host of distinguished guests attended to lend their support and encourage donors. Among them were Santhosh Kumar Shetty, Chairman of the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA); MLC Ivan D'Souza; and Yenepoya Abdullah Javed, Director of Yenepoya Group.
Other notable personalities present included businessmen Haji Shareef Bolar and Haji Mansoor Ahmed Azad, alongside Akshith Suvarna, District President of the JDS Youth Wing. Imran Hassan, Vaishak, Dayanand, Ajay, and Dr. Gloria from Yenepoya Hospital also participated. Further attendees included Imran A.R., Wahab Kudroli, Shamsuddin Kandath Palli, Mazin Al Jubail, Rafeeq Madani (Khatib, Kandathpalli Jumma Masjid), Abdul Latheef Kandak, Haji Shamsuddin H.B.T., K.E. Rasheed, M.A. Ashraf, Haji M. Thaufeeq, Mohammed Ali Liberty, Fahim Akthar Al Jubail, Javed Hassan Dubai, Farvez Bandar, and former MLA Moideen Bawa.
Shariq Kudroli delivered the welcome address. Bandar Friends' leadership, including President M.K. Fayaz, Honorary President Shihab A.R., and Treasurer Abdul Sattar, along with all other members, were present to oversee the successful execution of the camp. The collaborative effort underscored the community's commitment to public welfare.
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