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HDFC Bank to hold national 'Blood Donation Drive' on Dec 5 12/1/2014 11:18:34 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Dec 1: HDFC Bank Ltd., will hold a nationwide Blood Donation Drive on December 5, 2014 in which 16 locations in Jammu and Kashmir. According to press release, This year HDFC Bank is setting up blood donation camps in even more towns and cities in order to encourage more people to come forward to be a part of this life-saving initiative. The bank will set up blood donation camps at over 1800 centres in 906 towns and cities across India. People who wish to donate blood can find the centre nearest to them by checking the bank website at the following link. http://www.hdfcbank.com/blooddonation. The Bank has tied up with local hospitals and blood banks across these 906 locations for technical assistance. According to the Indian Red Cross Society, a country needs a minimum stock of blood equal to 1% of its population. This means India needs 12 million units of blood, of which we are able to collect only 9 million units. Meanwhile, Country Head Operations HDFC Bank Bhavesh Zaveri said, "Blood cannot be manufactured. It has no artificial substitute - it can only come from generous donors. Every volunteer in our annual blood drive is taking a step that could help save a life. As a socially responsible corporate citizen we wish to do our part to narrow the gap in demand and supply of blood and make a difference in people's lives. Come be a part of this noble mission by making an appointment to donate blood on December 5, 2014,".   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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