Mangaluru: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized on Sunday, July 6, at the premises of Vidya Higher Primary School, Konchady, Derebail. The initiative was taken with a noble cause in mind — to support patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease, both of which are lifelong, blood-related disorders requiring regular blood transfusions. The importance of blood availability during emergencies is well known.

Understanding this need, the Sakshama Dakshina Kannada District Unit, Jai Tulunad (R.) Kudla Unit, Seva Bharati (R.) Mangaluru, and Wenlock Hospital jointly hosted the blood donation drive from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

More than 70 patriotic and socially responsible individuals registered and voluntarily donated blood, making the event a great success. Over 100 well-wishers also attended the program to show their support.

The event was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by senior social worker and Seva Bharati trustee Vinod Shenoy, Sakshama District President Rajshekhar Bhat Kakunje, District Secretary Harish Prabhu, Jai Tulunad (R.) Mangaluru President Manish, Asha Jyothi Mangaluru President Geetha Lakshmeesh, Wenlock Hospital Blood Bank Head Ashok, and Supreme Motors GM Guruprasad.

Mr. Ashok addressed the gathering and spoke about the needs of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell patients and the importance of regular blood donation. The first donor of the camp, Vishnuvardhan from Yuvaka Sangha Konchady, encouraged all healthy individuals to donate blood every three months and become life savers.

Jai Tulunad (R.) Central Committee President Uday Poonja Taripady Guttu remained present until the end and played a key role in ensuring the camp’s success. Mr. Ashok from Wenlock Hospital appreciated everyone’s contributions to society. Mr. Vinod Shenoy shared his valuable experiences of organizing blood donation camps and encouraged youth participation.

A large number of members from Jai Tulunad participated as blood donors. Notable attendees included:

• Manish Kumar – President, Jai Tulunad (R.) Mangaluru

• Ashwath Tuluve – Former President, Jai Tulunad (R.)

• Roshan Ronald – Tulu language activist

• Ranjini Kotian – Local Corporator

• Jyothi – Social Worker

• Shri Raghavendra Udupa, Jitesh, Narayan Kanjarpane, Bhaskar Saliyan

• Ashok Rao – AGM, Mandovi Motors

• And other dignitaries

Satish Rao, Treasurer of Sakshama, and Joint Secretaries Bhaskar Hosamane provided logistical support and coordination. Ganesh Bhat Varanasi, Managing Director of Vikasam Seva Foundation, Bantwal, participated with his family and offered valuable suggestions.

The program concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Sakshama Dakshina Kannada District President Rajshekhar Bhat Kakunje, who expressed gratitude to all the patriotic and socially committed individuals who made the camp a success.