Mangalore, Feb 13: The Youth Red Cross and National Service Scheme of Milagres College, Mangaluru in association with Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada organized blood donation camp on February 13, 2021.
The program was inaugurated by Archibald Menezes, Treasurer, Indian Red Cross Society Dakshina Kannada. In his message he conveyed “blood donation is a noble cause and service to society. It can be one of the reasons to give life to an individual”. He appreciated the blood donors who had voluntarily come forward to donate blood.
President of the programme Rev Fr Michael Santhumayor, Principal, Milagres College said that blood donation will help to improve immune system and blood donation camp has been an annual feature of the college. The institution is privileged to render this service to the needy.
Praveen Kumar, Coordinator of Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada, Cassin Rodrigues, Vice Principal, the student secretaries of Youth Red Cross and NSS were present on this occasion.
Youth Red Cross convener Joel Pereira welcome the gathering and NSS Program Officer Denzil Pinto proposed the vote of thanks. Student representative Anusha Monteiro compered the programme.
Around 52 blood donors took part in this program by donating blood.