Annual nationwide interfaith campaign commemorates the lives lost on 9/11 by collecting over 12,000 units of blood to save 36,000 lives.
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Source/Credit: AMJ - USA Media release
By AT Staff | August 27, 2013
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA is holding their third annual nationwide “Muslims for Life” blood drives between August 11, 2013 and October 11, 2013.
According to a press release issued by the community, the two-month long initiative honors the victims of 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing.
"The Muslims for Life blood drive campaign emphasizes the sanctity of life, a teaching inherent in all religious traditions," the statement read.
The community asserted that they have set a goal to collect 12,000 pints of blood nationwide, which will help save up to 36,000 lives.
In many chapters of the community, Ahmadi Muslim members are going door-to-door to promote and bring awareness to this humanitarian campaign.
Nationwide, the community says, various mosques, churches, synagogues, libraries, universities, and other public locations are scheduled to set up blood donation centers. "Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invites all Americans unite to commemorate 9/11 and Boston victims by giving the gift of life."
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA founded of the “Muslims for Peace” and “Muslims for Loyalty” campaigns and invites Americans of all backgrounds to join the "Muslims for Life" campaign.
To date, Muslims for Life has collected over 25,000 blood donations to save up to 75,000 lives.
-- USA: “Muslims for Life” blood drives honor 9/11 & Boston Bombing victims
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