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“Muslims for Life” Blood Drives Honor 9/11 Victims

A nationwide effort in solemn memory of lives lost on 9/11

On the eleventh year anniversary of 9/11, in remembrance of the lives lost on that day, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has launched its second nationwide "Muslims for Life" campaign across its 71 chapters in about 50 cities across the nation to collect 11,000 bags of blood and save 33,000 lives.  The Lehigh Valley chapter will host a local blood drive as part of this nationwide effort.

Who:         Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Lehigh Valley Chapter

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What:        9/11 eleven-year anniversary commemoration blood drive to honor 9/11 victims

When:       Sunday, September 9th @ 8:00AM to 5:00PM

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Where:      Bethlehem Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road Bethlehem, PA 18020

Media Opportunity:   Muslim leaders will be available for statements and/or interviews. Blood donations will take place from 8:00am until 4:30pm

Background:  Founders of the “Muslims for Peace” and “Muslims for Loyalty” campaigns, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invite Americans of all backgrounds to join the "Muslims for Life" campaign and honor 9/11 victims by giving blood and saving lives.

Please call or email for more information.

Naseem Waseem, President Local Chapter

732-213-6743

president.lehigh@ahmadiyya.us

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast-growing international revival movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is the first American-Muslim organization.

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