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Blood Donation Camp 2017 organized by Fortune Group of Hotels - A Praveen Shetty Enterprise as a part of its community service drive

Published On : 22 May 2017   |  Reported By : media release


Fortune Group of Hotels – A Praveen Shetty Enterprise is all set to once again show their love and support to community by heartily organizing a blood donation drive on May 22, 2017 at Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune, Al Qusais, Dubai - UAE.

A total of 150 hotel associates and guests from outside are expected in this blood donation drive contributing bravely and proudly in supporting this good cause.

The drive is an annual event hosted by the hotel in commemoration of the Wedding Anniversary of Mrs. Sarojini & Mr. Narayan Shetty; the proud parents of Mr. Praveen Shetty, Chairman - Fortune Group of Hotels. This year being their 52nd Wedding Anniversary.

The drive is to encourage social activities participation among the staffs, as well as creating awareness for the greater benefit of society through contributing blood and saving lives.

Those interested in joining the Fortune team are welcomed to attend as per program below:

What : Blood Donation Camp 2017 by Fortune Group of Hotels
When : May 22, 2017 – 930 am till 130 pm
Where: Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune, Al Qusais, Dubai – UAE
For More Information: Please contact Mr. Vasanth Shetty – Mobile: +97155 969 3001

Blood Donation Camp 2017 organized by Fortune Group of Hotels - A Praveen Shetty Enterprise as a part of its community service drive

Published On : 23 May 2017   |  Reported By : media release


Fortune Group of Hotels – A Praveen Shetty Enterprise organized a blood donation drive on May 22, 2017 at Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune, Al Qusais, Dubai - UAE.

Its aims at spreading awareness amongst the community on the importance of blood donation and how a drop of blood donated can be instrumental in saving life. It is the necessity for the global community to indulge more and more in community service, especially when many people across the world succumb to death due to lack of blood supply during surgery.

3rd year in the row, The drive is an annual event hosted by the hotel group in commemoration of the Wedding Anniversary of Mrs. Sarojini & Mr. Narayan Shetty; the proud parents of Mr. Praveen Shetty, Chairman - Fortune Group of Hotels. This year being their 52nd Wedding Anniversary.

This year, Shri Tanveer Sait - Honorable Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Minority Welfare and Wakf - Karnataka Government was the Chief Guest and attended the event with his better half.

Mr. Praveen Shetty, Chairman – Fortune Group of Hotels warmly welcomed the Hon`ble Minister and his wife, also honored him with a traditional shawl and memento as a souvenir. Speaking on the occasion, he thanked the executive committee members of Karnataka NRI Forum, his friends, well-wishers and the fortune staff members for coming in large numbers and making this blood donation camp successful.

He also said “In UAE, This year has been declared as the "year of giving" by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. And we are very proud to be a part of this drive for giving the best gift that any human can to save another life.”

Shri Tanveer Sait while addressing the august gathering said that “Blood Donation will cost you nothing but it will save a Life! If you’re a Blood Donor, You're a hero to Someone, Somewhere, Who received Your Gracious Gift of Life. He reiterated how important is to contribute back to the society”

He also appreciated the efforts of Mr. Praveen Shetty and his hotel staff for this great initiative. Adding to that, he also wished the proud parents on the joyous occasion and thanked them for giving our society “Praveen Shetty - a Gem” who has been tirelessly working towards giving back to the society.

Fortune Group of Hotels also recognized the efforts of Mr. Bala Krishna who has been instrumental in organizing Blood Donation Camps for Karnataka Community, not only today but all across UAE in the past. Hon`ble minister honored him with a garland and a traditional shawl.

Fortune Team also remembered the Air India Express Flight 812 fatal crash enroute to Mangalore, which on this day i.e. 22 May 2010 that overshot the runway on landing, fell over a cliff, and caught fire, spreading wreckage across the surrounding hillside killing 160 passengers and six crew members on board. They all marked a 1 minute silence and prayed for the souls of deceased to rest in peace.

Mr. Shetty in his word of thanks, said “The finest gesture one can make is to save Life by donating Blood.” The blood you donate gives someone another chance at life. One day that someone may be a close relative, a friend, a loved one—or even you” and thanked the efforts of all involved in organizing the event, blood donors and the team of doctors, nurses and staff from Sharjah Blood Transfusion & Research Centre, Ministry Of Health.

The doctors from MOH, were very pleased to see the attendance and thanked the Fortune team for overwhelming response and giving the gift of life.







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