blood donors are from an Asian, African and African-Caribbean backgrounds. Anyone aged between 17 and 65, generally in good health and weighing more than 50 kg (7st 12lbs) could potentially become a blood donor and help to save lives. The Imam Hussain (A.S) Blood Donation Campaign was started in 2006 by young Muslims in Manchester. It is now the biggest nationwide campaign in the UK which aims to increase the number of blood donors from Muslim communities. Theo Clarke, Lead Donor Relations Manager for BME and special projects with NHSBT told People With Voices: "It's great to have such an opportunity to work with the local Muslim community in promoting blood donation at this special time and I thank them for their support."