📅 Date: August 20, 2024
📍 Location: Mugbasan
Overview:
Blood donation is a life-saving act, and rural hospitals often face shortages. This event encouraged voluntary blood donation.
Event Highlights:
🩸 80+ volunteers donated blood – The collected blood was sent to hospitals in Medinipur for emergency use.
🏥 Health checkups for donors – Before donating, each donor’s blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, and overall fitness were checked.
🍎 Donors received food and certificates – Refreshments, including fruits, juices, and snacks, were provided to maintain energy levels post-donation.
📢 Session on the benefits of blood donation – Doctors explained how blood donation:
- Helps patients suffering from accidents, surgeries, and cancer.
- Reduces excess iron levels, improving heart health.
- Encourages regular health checkups for donors.
Impact:
The blood collected was used to save critical patients in need of transfusions. Many donors pledged to donate regularly in the future.