
Srinagar, Jun 25: Ms Bilquis Ara, the blood woman of Jammu Kashmir donated her 36th pint of blood today at Lal Ded Hospital in Srinagar. In an event held in the afternoon at hospital’s blood bank, officials from health department and eminent non-profit Red Drop were also present. The blood donation event by a passionate health worker from remote Kupwara village was also attended by Dr Arjumand Bashir Deputy Director Health Services Kashmir.
“Blood is a previous liquid and it can save lives. Every healthy person among us should come forward to donate blood in the best interests of humanity, ” said Bilquis Ara, who is also a president of Red Drop.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Tawseef, Chair Man Red Drop said that our goal is provide blood to every needy in the society. From last two years we have been actively working to engage more and more youth irrespective of their gender to participate in the humane work of blood donation.
“The woman like Bilquis are a true role model in the society. I believe other women would take cue from her and come forward for this noble cause, ” said Shabir Hussain Khan, President Red Drop.