Father Muller Medical College and Youth Red Cross Unit Host Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on World Blood Donor Day
Mangalore, June 19, 2024 - Father Muller Medical
College, in collaboration with its Youth Red Cross Unit, organized a Voluntary
Blood Donation Camp at the Father Muller Mini Hall, 1st floor Convention
Centre, in celebration of World Blood Donor Day. The event, initially marked on
June 14th, was celebrated on June 19th with the theme "20 years of
celebrating giving: Thank you blood donors!"
The theme underscores the importance of
recognizing and appreciating the selfless acts of blood donors who contribute
to saving lives. It also marks the 20th anniversary of promoting blood donation
awareness, reflecting on the progress made, the challenges faced, and
celebrating the commitment of donors and organizations involved in this noble
cause.
The event commenced with the escorting of
dignitaries onto the dais by Dr. Kirana Pailoor, Professor and Head of the
Department of IHBT, who also served as the staff convener and Programme Officer
of the Youth Red Cross Unit. The esteemed dignitaries included Rev. Fr. Ajith
Menezes Administrator FMMC, Rev. Fr. George Jeevan Sequeira, Administrator
FMMCH, Dr. Antony Sylvan D'Souza Dean FMMC, and Dr. Uday Kumar Medical
Superintendent.
Dr. Kirana Pailoor delivered the welcome address,
followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. In a
gesture of appreciation, Rev. Fr. Ajith Menezes felicitated Mr. A.H. Shahnawaz,
President of Beary's Sports Promoters, and Rev. Fr. Jeevan Sequeira honored Mr.
Nagaraj Moodsheddy, Coordinator of Yuvashakthi Rakthanidhi, for their
contributions to organizing the blood donation camp.
In his presidential address, Rev. Fr. Ajith
Menezes emphasized the beauty of life and the importance of giving, comparing
life to a flower that spreads fragrance and adds beauty to the world. He
extended heartfelt thanks to the organizers and the student volunteers for
their dedication, hard work and for adding fragrance and beauty to the lives of
many.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks
delivered by Dr. Charu Khosla, Assistant Professor in the Department of IHBT.
The program was emceed by Ms. Joanna John and Mr. Blessin Scaria Baiju, who
ensured the smooth flow of the event.
The blood donation camp was held from 9:00 am to
1:30 pm, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and
staff, all united in the spirit of giving and saving lives.
