UKHRUL: With the need to save lives, amass blood donation camp was conducted at District Hospital, Senapati on Wednesday. The camp was organised through coordination with the district CSOs and Captain Jitu Dev of the Assam Rifles where 49 individuals donated blood during the camp.
W. Nicolas, Asst. Professor and NSS Program Officer, Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram stated that students and NSS volunteers of the college collaborated with the District Hospital, Senapati and district CSOs for the blood donation drive. 45 students of the college together with 3 faculty members donated blood on Wednesday. This initiative reflects the NSS spirit of “Not me, but you” where the students came forward voluntarily to serve the society and save lives. The program officer said that blood donation is safe, simple and deeply meaningful especially for patients in emergencies, surgeries and medical treatments.
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Chinangao Rova of B. Com (1st Semester) after donated blood stayed that he was at first nervous because it was his first time to donate blood. Through the guidance of the medical staff, he felt comfortable and having donated blood, he felt proud and happy as he had taken a step towards helping others. This has taught him that blood donation is not just donating blood but said about giving someone a chance to live and added, “Your blood can be someone’s hope and your donation can make a big difference.”
Lovely Tingsangthuanliu of 7th semester, Bio-technology department said that she donated her blood stating one act of kindness can make a big contribution in someone’s life. She believes that the donated blood can give another chance to someone to live. Having donated the blood, Lovely said that she felt tired by emotionally, she felt proud and happy that gave her a sense of satisfaction that her blood can save someone’s life. She also urged others to come and donate blood as it could save lives.
Naga People’s Organization (NPO) Vice President Adakho stated that the blood donation camp was organised under the aegis of the NPO to save lives. The Don Bosco College, Maram students and faculty members came up to donate blood on the day in order to save lives. The vice president also appeals all to come and donate blood in order to save lives even in future, adding the day’s donation was one of the biggest donations till date and urged all to learn donating blood.
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The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), Senapati, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Captain Jitu Dev for coming forward in support of the blood donation drive organised by the NPO.
NPO said that Captain Jitu Dev has made a commendable contribution by mobilising people from different walks of life, including college students, teachers, entrepreneurs, and others, to participate in this noble humanitarian initiative.
The NPO also extended their sincere gratitude to all the voluntary blood donors who came forward to donate their precious blood. Their selfless act of kindness and humanity can help save lives and bring hope to patients in need of blood transfusions.
“Your generosity is truly invaluable.”
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Furthermore, the NPO humbly appeals to medical practitioners, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to actively sensitise the public about the importance, safety, and benefits of voluntary blood donation. Public awareness and proper medical guidance can help dispel misconceptions and encourage more people to become regular blood donors.
NPO calls ro join hands to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation, compassion, and collective responsibility. “Together, we can strengthen our community’s healthcare support system and help save many precious lives,” NPO mentioned.