LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja along with national cricketers Hassan Ali and Imam ul Haq urged people to make more blood donations to children battling blood diseases while donating a million to the cause, here at a local NGO fundraising ceremony.
Speaking at the occasion, the PCB president paid tribute to patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia and other blood diseases and stated that he wanted to build a positive image for PCB through participating in such wellness activities.
“Patients suffering from blood diseases face a real challenge, their struggle is commendable,” he said.
“We know the importance of life after attending such events.”
“We’re trying to build something positive for the Board of Cricket and undertake wellness initiatives,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ramiz promised to bring more cricketers, including national captain Babar Azam, to such events in the future.
“I will bring Babar Azam and other cricketers next time,” he concluded.
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