Source: kokomoperspective.com

Annual nationwide interfaith campaign commemorates the lives lost on 9/11 by collecting over 12,000 units of blood to save 36,000 lives

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has been holding the third annual nationwide “Muslims for Life” blood drives from Aug. 11 through Nov. 11.

This three-month interfaith campaign 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. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has set a goal to collect 12,000 pints of blood, which will help save up to 36,000 lives.

Members of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA will also travel door-to-door to promote and bring awareness to this humanitarian campaign. Nationwide, 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.

Event: “Muslims for Life” blood drive

When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Walmart, 1920 E Markland Ave., Kokomo, Ind., 46901