Qatargas was recognized by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) for its ongoing support to HMC’s blood donation drive at the ‘World Blood Donor Day’ celebration held on 14 June under the patronage of His Excellency Abdullah Khaled Al Qahtani, Minister of Public Health and Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Health. Senior officials and representatives of ministries, government organizations, corporate sponsors and private enterprises also attended the event.
During the event, Qatargas received mementos in recognition of its financial support as ‘Gold Sponsor’ of the ‘World Blood Donor Day’ celebration and its efforts in supporting HMC’s blood donation campaigns.
The ceremony was organized by HMC to honor and recognize the contributions of the donors, including individuals and organizations, in promoting voluntary blood donation in the community and in helping the blood bank increase its supply of blood and blood components.
For over a decade, Qatargas has been organizing regular blood donation campaigns at its premises in coordination with Hamad Medical Corporation. Over 1500 employees and contractors have donated valuable ‘drops of life’ during these campaigns. Also in 2012 and 2014, Qatargas was recognized with special awards by HMC for its efforts in organizing blood donation campaigns at its premises and promoting blood donation among its employees and contractors.
The ‘World Blood Donor Day’ is celebrated world-wide on June 14 every year in order to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2015 was “Thank you for saving my life”.