Bristol Myers Squibb,
Emirates Thalassemia
Society, and Dubai Science
Park unite for the 5th
edition of the ‘Help Save a
Life’ blood donation drive
(DUBAI)
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Behind every
blood donation is a story of
hope, and for the fifth year
in a row,
Bristol Myers
Squibb is reinforcing its
unwavering commitment to
patient care and community
well-being. It is
collaborating with the
Emirates Thalassemia Society
and
Dubai Science Park, the
region’s leading
science-focused ecosystem
and part of TECOM Group
PJSC, to host an impactful
fifth edition of their ‘Help
Save a Life' blood donation
drive.
Timed to
coincide with Blood Cancer
Awareness Month, this
initiative sheds light on
the significance of blood
donation, an act that
provides life-saving support
for both recipients and
donors. The drive also
stands as a key pillar of
Bristol Myers Squibb’s
annual Global Patient Week,
a period dedicated to
deepening connections with
patients and finding
meaningful avenues to give
back to the community.
Her Highness
Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Al
Nahyan, Chairperson of the
Emirates Thalassemia
Society, said: “We
extend our sincere
appreciation to Bristol
Myers Squibb for organizing
this blood donation drive as
part of their Global Patient
Week. Blood donors play a
fundamental role in the
fight against thalassemia
and other blood disorders.
Their generous contributions
not only save lives but also
bring much-needed hope and
relief to affected families
facing the challenges of
these conditions. At the
Emirates Thalassemia
Society, our mission is to
improve the lives of those
affected by thalassemia
through awareness,
education, and ongoing
support. She continued,
“This partnership with
Bristol Myers Squibb allows
us to further that mission
and powerfully demonstrates
the critical role of
community involvement in
healthcare initiatives."
"Blood donation offers
profound benefits by saving
lives, aiding research and
development, and fostering
social unity,” said
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi,
Senior Vice President of
Dubai Science Park, part of
TECOM Group.
“Home to more than 500
science leaders and 6,500
professionals, Dubai Science
Park’s community is uniquely
placed to collaboratively
nurture R&D and encourage
social patterns that enrich
the meaningful impact of
scientific innovation on our
lives. Dubai Science Park’s
participation in the fifth
edition of this vital blood
donation drive with Emirates
Thalassemia Society and
Bristol Myers Squibb
demonstrates our support for
community initiatives that
enhance health and
well-being. We will continue
to encourage such tangible
and active social
contributions in line with
Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’,
Dubai Research and
Development Program, Dubai
Quality of Life Strategy
2033, and We the UAE 2031.”
Commenting about the
campaign’s success,
Osama Braiwish, General
Manager of Bristol Myers
Squibb for KSA and Gulf
Countries, said:
"As we proudly mark the
fifth edition of our ‘Help
Save a Life’ blood donation
drive, we’re reminded that
every donation secured is a
direct lifeline for patients
in critical need. This
enduring commitment, a
cornerstone of our Global
Patient Week at Bristol
Myers Squibb, highlights our
unwavering dedication to the
patient community. The
initiative’s success is a
testament to the power of
collective action and the
invaluable collaboration we
have with the Emirates
Thalassemia Society and the
Dubai Science Park to make a
positive impact on the lives
of individuals living with
thalassemia and other blood
disorders in the UAE.
Ultimately, our patients
are at the heart of
everything we do. Their
stories inspire us, and
through the generosity of
donors and the strength of
our partnerships, we
continue to advance outcomes
and truly make a tangible
difference in patients’
lives.” Braiwish concluded.
Every year, Bristol
Myers Squibb orchestrates a
week of patient-centered
activities. During Global
Patient Week, patients share
their experiences,
reinforcing the company's
commitment to keeping the
patient at the center of its
mission.
The ‘Help
Save a Life’ blood donation
drive was hosted at Dubai
Science Park, one of TECOM
Group’s 10 vibrant business
districts in the city
alongside Dubai Internet
City, Dubai Media City,
Dubai Studio City, Dubai
Production City, Dubai
Knowledge Park, Dubai
International Academic City,
Dubai Design District (d3),
and Dubai Industrial City.
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