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Tamils in Canada and Germany marked Maaveerar Naal this week, by donating blood in memory of those who gave their lives for the Tamil struggle.
With blood supplies in Canada having dipped to “critically low” levels recently, the blood drive organised by the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT) helped replenish much needed supplies of blood in the Canadian community.
“We are organizing this blood drive to remember the fallen heroes,” said Demison Alwin. “They were fighting to save lives – you can save lives in their name, just by donating blood”.
Grace Rylett of the Canadian Blood Services said, “we’re hoping that maybe (they will) take the time for one hour to come out and save lives by making a donation.”
NCCT announced after the event that 98% of their target donation amount had been successfully reached by the drive.
Meanwhile in Germany, the Tamil Youth Organisation also donated blood in memory of Maaveerar Naal.
As part of their remembrance events, youth in the country donated blood, promoting the event using the hashtag #DonateBloodSaveLives and donated food to the homeless.
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