Thread by @thebetterindia

"In those days, blood donation was not common, nor were blood banks. The way blood is available readily now, it was not like that before", says Shabir Hussain Khan.

You are our hero, Shabir.🙏

#WorldBloodDonationDay #Respect #RealLifeHero #blooddonation

Shabir has saved several lives by creating a local record with his frequent donations. He is affectionately known as the "blood man of Kashmir" and has since used his popularity to create awareness among people about the importance of blood donation.

What's inspiring is that he has been doing this all while his own life remains plagued by crushing poverty. Shabir lives with his ailing mother and works as a manual laborer.

"I was a papier-mache artist but no one buys papier-mache products now, so I had to look for something else to make a living," he said.