Renowned Turkish actor Celal Al, who played the role of Abdur Rehman Alp in famous Turkish drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, on Sunday visited Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and Children’s Hospital Karachi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and donated blood for children diagnosed with thalassemia.
“I’m donating my blood for the 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 need blood donations for living normal lives,” he said, during his visit on the invitation of administrations of both the health facilities.
Accompanied by producer of the epic serial Kemal Tekdin, the Turkish actor recited verses from the Holy Quran, raised slogans which he chanted in the drama serial and also shouted “Jeevey Jeevey Pakistan”, “Pakistan-Turkey friendship zindabad” and vowed to come visit Pakistan again.
