SHOPIAN: J&K Yateem Foundation in collaboration with District Administration Shopian organised a blood donation camp at District Hospital Shopian on Tuesday in which 81volunteers including 3 women donated their blood.
Deputy Commissioner Shopian Faz Lul Haseeb inaugurated the blood donation camp in pursuit of common humanitarian cause in presence of Dr. Rubella Maqbool Medical Superintendent District Hospital Shopian and Mohammad Yaqoob Reshi General secretary JKYF and large gathering of officers, officials and volunteers of J&K Yateem Foundation District Unit Shopian.
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner said that blood donation is a social service and people especially youth should come forward to donate blood which helps in saving the precious lives. He appreciated volunteers of JKYF and who donated their blood and also congratulated the stakeholders for conducting the blood donation camp for a better cause.
The DC received feedback from the concerned officers regarding functioning of the blood bank established in the hospital. He was informed that there is a capacity of 300 pints in the blood bank and almost 81 pints remain available. Officers of various departments besides doctors and paramedics were present on the occasion.
General Secretary JKYF extended his gratitude to District Hospital and District Administration Shopian, for putting in place all the necessary arrangements in a befitting manner. He appreciated the humanitarian spirit of JKYF volunteers and donors of district Shopian for making the programme successful.
Chairman JKYF Mohammad Rafiq Lone commended District Representative Mr Ab Shkoor and his team of volunteers for organising the camp for the humanitarian cause. Mr Lone thanked district administration and hospital management for their support.

KR Desk