National Gas organizes Blood donation campaign

 

National Gas Company SAOG organized a voluntary blood donation camp concluding the National Gas – ‘Plant a book’ campaign this year. The event was held at their plant in Rusayl and administrative office in Azaiba. It received an overwhelming response from all the employees. Innovative Energy Systems (INERSYS), a subsidiary of National Gas Company also took part in this drive.

National Gas – ‘Plant a book’ event is the company’s CSR initiative to support the awareness for Thalassemia – a hereditary blood disorder passed down through families. The campaign started with resale of donated books, proceeds of which were donated to the Oman Hereditary Blood Disorders Association. As part of the campaign, the company organized the blood donation drive, which it intends to make a regular feature to encourage employees to donate blood and create awareness about Thalassemia.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Goutam Sen said “As a corporate, we have to make a conscious effort to spread awareness about such issues. It is part of our social responsibility to help the authorities in Oman meet the requirement of safe blood to handle emergency situations. National Gas hopes to make this event a regular affair and would encourage all business organizations to come forward and help the society.” NGC has been contributing to various philanthropic causes in the past and this is the first time they have organized a blood donation camp.