Al Majid Motors staff donates blood for thalassemia patients
Kia, represented in the UAE by Al Majid Motors Co., yesterday took part in a major blood donation campaign in support of thalassemia patients and the Al Wasel Hospital.
Over 75 employees took part in this vital initiative, coming from different departments of Jumaa Al-Majid Group to give blood at the Kia Motors show room in Deira. Doctor and nurses from Al Wasel Hospital were on hand to administer the process with the hospital also providing beds and blood donation equipment.
This is the 7th year Al Majid Motors has teamed up with Al Wasel Hospital for the donation drive which is seen as an important part of the firm’s corporate and social responsibility programme.
Mr. Samir Tayeh, president of Al Majid Motors- Kia says: “Our staff responded magnificently to the call for blood donations. Thalassemia is a big issue across the UAE and we at Al Majid Motors see it as our civic duty to help our fellow citizens however we can in this regard. We hope our actions have made a positive difference and look forward to continuing our relationship with the Al Wasel Blood Donation center in the future.”
