Media Release
Jubail, Jan 29: Mangalorean Toastmaster Shameer Ahmed Kudroli was conferred as ‘Blood Donation Icon of Jubail’ by Jubail General Hospital for his immense contribution to the cause of blood donation in Jubail vicinity. He was honored in a private ceremony held at the hospital in the presence of the hospital staff on Janaury 27.
As a token of appreciation he was given a certificate from Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Shameer Ahmed has been in the news quite some time for his exclusive effort in organizing blood donation camps and creating the much needed awareness on blood donation. He is hailed for pioneering the blood donation camps in Jubail area which was almost absent up until Shameer took up this cause. He is a frequent donor and wants people to be aware that blood donation doesn’t cause any harm as ignorantly understood by many. Instead, blood donation gives people an opportunity to reinvigorate human system with infusion of new blood.
He began his ‘blood donation mission’ with toastmaster forum, where he organized it for his fellow toastmasters. Huge success of the programs and incredible response from people encouraged Shameer to conduct it for many other organizations in Jubail.
His involvement in toastmaster movement has given him good organization skill to carry out such programs meticulously. The participants have often appreciated his great effort in carrying out such campaigns and his dedication toward his mission has been widely appreciated. It is well know that every unit donated can save or improve the lives of up to 3 people, which means over a life time 1 person can help over 500 people.
Shameer believes that blood donation is the best among charity as it gives the chance to save the life of a person. He attributes his commitment to blood donation cause to a verse from Qur’an which states ‘if anyone saved a life it would be as if he saved the life of the whole humanity’.
Presently he is engaged with Indian Forum, Jubail and has conducted blood donation campaigns through this organization a few times. Now any organization may contact him get his assistance to conduct the blood donation. He may be contacted at 9665079666759 or email shaahmed1999@hotmail.com