Turkish actor, Celal Al, the famous Ertugrul actor, Abdur Rehman Alp, on Sunday visited Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and Children’s Hospital Karachi and donated blood for children diagnosed with thalassemia.
“I’m donating my blood for the Pakistani children suffering from thalassemia. This will not only strengthen the bond between Turkey and Pakistan but will also encourage others to donate blood for those who need blood donations for living normal lives,” Celal Al said, during his visit on the invitation of administrations of both the health facilities.
Celal Al was further accompanied by producer of the epic serial Kemal Tekdin, to donate blood for thalassemia patients. The Turkish actor recited verses from the Holy Quran, raised slogans which he chanted in the drama serial, and also shouted “Jeevey Jeevey Pakistan”, “Pakistan-Turkey friendship zindabad” and vowed to come to visit Pakistan again.
The production team of Dirilis: Ertugrul was invited to visit the Omair-Sana Foundation and Children Hospital Karachi by its founders Dr. Kashif Ansari, a US-based oncologist, and Dr. Saqib Ansari, an eminent pediatric hematologist who are striving to eliminate thalassemia and other blood disorders from Pakistan where Celal Al including others donated blood for the cause.
Moreover, Emir Jamat-e-Islami Karachi, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, and dozens of fans of Ertugrul’s cast and actors were also present on the blood donation day for thalassemia patients to meet Celal Al and the producers.
Eminent BMT Surgeon and General Secretary OSF, Dr. Saqib Ansari, said he was delighted that Celal Al and other team members of the Erturgrl visited the hospitals and donated blood for thalassemia patients. “Turkish blood is being donated for Pakistani children; this will further strengthen the bond between the two nations,” he said.
Upon further discussion, Celal Al talked about his experience in Pakistan and how he was delighted to see everything especially such great health facilities being offered where children suffering from genetic blood diseases being treated free of charge. He offered his complete support in the treatment of children with thalassemia and other blood disorders. He further thanked Pakistan and its people for all the love that he has received and promised to keep visiting as much as possible.
