Awareness Walk Held at AIMC to Mark World Blood Donor DayÛ”

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An awareness walk was organized at Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC) in connection with World Blood Donor Day to promote voluntary blood donation and highlight its life-saving importance._x000D_
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The walk was led by Principal AIMC, Prof. Dr. Tayyaba Waseem. Participants included Prof. Dr. Shabnam Bashir, BBMT Organizer Naveed Noor, Sundas Foundation’s Public Relations Manager Imran Mehar, faculty members, medical students, and healthcare professionals._x000D_
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Speakers emphasized that a single unit of donated blood can save up to three lives and stressed the need for regular voluntary blood donations to ensure safe blood supplies for patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, cancer, and other medical conditions._x000D_
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Participants carried banners and placards carrying messages about blood donation awareness. At the conclusion of the walk, attendees reaffirmed their commitment to promoting voluntary blood donation and encouraging more people to become regular blood donors._x000D_
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World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14 to recognize voluntary blood donors and raise awareness about the need for safe and sufficient blood supplies worldwide.