More than 100 donate their blood

The initiative was also aimed at raising awareness about thalassemia.

More than 100 people from across the country have taken part in a blood-donation campaign organised by the Emirates Foundation.

The initiative was also aimed at raising awareness about thalassemia, a genetic disease that is prevalent in the UAE.

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Updated: April 26, 2012, 12:00 AM