BHUBANESWAR: Souls for Solace Society, the social welfare wing of Students Gymkhana, IIT Bhubaneswar, in association with the Odisha State Medical Corporation (OSMC), Odisha Blood Transfusion Council (OBTC) and Capital Hospital organised ‘Umeed’, a blood donation camp at its community centre here Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, R V Raja Kumar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, appreciated the initiative taken by the Souls for Solace Society of Students and extend all support from the institute for the cause. “We strongly believe in sensitising our students towards developing social sensitivities and strong need for blood donation drives amongst youth of the country. It is certainly a good way to solve the problem of blood shortage in India. At, IIT Bhubaneswar, we are always committed to the welfare of the society and nation at large,” he said.
The drive saw close to 200 students, faculty and staff members coming together in large nos. to donate blood for a noble cause. Volunteers helped the people and gave moral support to the people donating blood. Donors were provided with the juice, biscuits and fruits. The samples were carefully sealed and transported to the Blood Bank of Capital hospital, Khurda. This camp helped students in getting awareness about their social responsibilities and showed enthusiastic participation for the same.
“Someone lives when someone donates. Sympathy alone cannot save people in chronic conditions, but blood can. A drop of blood donated is a life saved, and this was the stronghold that guided our students into an impressive turnout for the cause,” said R V Raja Kumar.
