The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, Empower, organised a blood donation drive at its headquarters in collaboration with the Dubai Blood Donation Centre on 28th August.

The blood donation drive was conducted in line with the UN’s Global Sustainable Development Goals and the Dubai Plan 2021, reflecting the company’s principles of social responsibility in donating blood as a humanitarian action.

"At Empower, we are keen on spreading the culture of dedicated social service and giving, which targets all members of the society. The blood donation drive is a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility activities that help spread a positive message about the importance of donating blood and providing wholehearted support to meet emergency blood requirement," said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.

Experts suggest that blood donation is good for health. It helps reduce heart attack rates, cholesterol levels and cancer risk. Blood is distributed weekly to hospitals for regular usage on patients with ongoing conditions, besides emergency supplies needed for specific cases and unforeseen accidents.

"Supporting and helping members of the community is a characteristic we have learnt from our wise leadership, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates. The blood donation campaign not only offers patients a new ray of hope, but the happiness experienced in contributing to the society is beyond words. Taking this as an opportunity I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all community members for their support in making this campaign a success," Shafar said in conclusion.

With a total of 86 donors participating in the campaign, Empower witnessed a significant turnout and remarkable participation of employees and members of the community.