Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 26 September, 2016 10:20 am |

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone needs blood? Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana in partnership with the Abu Dhabi blood bank organized a blood donation camp for the 5th year in a row with an aim of raising awareness and helping those in need of blood transfers.

 

The event took place in the hotel on August 22nd, 2016. Nearly 30 staff and team members from different positions, age, gender and ethnicity joined forces at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana and donated blood that helps save lives and gave back to the community in a very hygienic, safe environment. The event was supervised by medical professionals who were glad to see the number of participants growing each year. CSR initiatives like this are important because it is not just a way to make people donate blood but also a very useful tool to raise awareness. The management and colleagues at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana make sure that such initiatives take place on a regular basis.

 

“I encourage everyone over the age of 18 to take this step and donate blood in one of the many blood donation centres across the UAE because a small initiative such as this has the power to save a life”, Said Umesh Bhatt, Director of Information Technology at Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana.

 

Many people might not donate blood because of the common fear of needles but that slight initial pinch pales in comparison to the feeling of accomplishment they get at the end of a successful donation! Each blood donation provides three different blood components, each with its own role in treating patients helps up to three different people. Donating blood helps stimulate the heart muscle and blood circulation, which helps reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke among the donors, in addition to reducing blood pressure and cholesterol.

                                                                              

Because the donated blood has a short shelf life, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana and its colleagues, encourage you and your loved ones to take the plunge and make blood donation a regular beneficial and healthy habit of yours!

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