Ertugrul’s Celal Al donates blood for children with thalassemia in Karachi
Ertugrul’s Celal Al has donated blood for children with thalassemia in Karachi.
Star famous for his character in the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, known as Ertugrul Ghazi in Pakistan, arrived in Pakistan a few days ago.
Celal AL aka Abdur Rehman Alp visited the Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and Children’s Hospital Karachi on Sunday.
During his visit, while talking to the media, Celal Al said: “I’m donating my blood for Pakistani children suffering from thalassemia. This will not only strengthen the bond between Turkey and Pakistan but will also encourage others to donate blood for those who are in need of blood donations for living normal lives.”
“Turkish blood is being donated for Pakistani children; this will further strengthen the bond between the two nations,” he added.
“Turks and Pakistanis are brothers but he was not expecting such love and affection for Turkey and its people in Pakistan,” the Turkish actor said who was assisted by an interpreter and wished to visit Pakistan in future whenever possible, he added that mutual cooperation between the two countries and people should grow with each passing day.
The production team of Diriliş: Ertuğrul visited the Omair-Sana Foundation and Children Hospital Karachi on an invitation by its founders Dr. Kashif Ansari, a US-based oncologist, and Dr. Saqib Ansari.
While Emir Jamat-e-Islami Karachi Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman and fans were also in attendance.