In celebration of the UAE’s 54th National Day, an Indian social organization is launching a significant humanitarian initiative—a massive blood donation campaign set for November 30 at the Dubai Health Authority’s Al Jaddaf headquarters. The event, organized by the Kasargod wing of KMCC in collaboration with the Kindness blood donation team, aims to attract at least 500 donors through enhanced incentives including complimentary meals, National Day gifts, and free transportation services.
Operating from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, the campaign offers shuttle services from Al Jadaf metro station at 30-minute intervals, with additional bus transportation available for residents across Dubai including Deira, Karama, and Bur Dubai. Prospective donors must present valid Emirates ID and meet standard medical requirements to participate.
Salam Kanyappady, president of the organizing group, emphasized the campaign’s dual purpose: honoring the UAE as their adopted homeland while contributing meaningfully to community welfare. The initiative builds upon a decade-long commitment to blood donation advocacy, having collected over 5,000 units since 2015. The group’s persistence has transformed public perception about blood donation safety, gradually turning skepticism into enthusiastic participation.
The legacy of late philanthropist Dr. PA Ibrahim Haji continues to inspire the organization’s monthly mobile blood donation vehicles, which now regularly serve various emirates. The campaign’s success is further evidenced by dedicated regular donors like Faisal Patel, a 50-year-old cafeteria owner who has donated blood every two months for 13 years. Patel attributes his robust health to regular donation, noting he hasn’t required significant medication since 2021 and maintained COVID-free status throughout the pandemic while continuing his donations.