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| Voluntary blood donation camp at GDC Akhnoor | | | Early Times Report
Jammu Aug 31: Government Degree College (GDC) Akhnoor today organized blood donation camp in the college premises here today.
Red Cross and the NSS units of college organized Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu. About 100 students and staff member of the college voluntarily donated the blood. Majority of donors were females. Principal of College, Dr. Kaushal Smotra was also among blood donors.
Earlier, an awareness programme was organized in which various speakers threw light on voluntary donation and its essence in saving lives. Secretary of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Jammu Division Anil Kumar Padha highlighted spirit of volunteerism for humanitarian actions including blood donation. He appreciated innovative role of Red Cross unit and NSS volunteers.
Dr. T.R. Raina, Head Blood Bank, GMC, Jammu, a blood donor for more than 50 times, while explaining the biology of blood, made the students aware about voluntary blood donation. He said recent studies show that blood donation, besides saving the lives of others, reduces the heart attack risk to the donors itself. A person can donate blood for about 168 times in an average 60 years life span. “We have examples when people celebrate their birthdays or marriage anniversaries by donating the blood to save lives”, he added.
In her welcome address, Principal of College Dr. Kaushal Smotra who also presided over the function appreciated the role of both organizations - IRCS and GMC, Jammu, for turning an idea into ground reality. Dr. M. Ashaq Malik, Officer incharge, Red Cross Unit at College followed the proceedings of program whereas Prof. Rohini Jamwal, Officer incharge, NSS Program presented vote of thanks.
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