Blooming Lives of Our Own “Dynasty” through Liquid Love
Mega Blood Donation Camp organized at Mekahara Hospital
By SHRI RAM SHAW
RAIPUR: There’s a prevalent maxim: “A stitch in time saves nine.” But, here is another noble way to save precious lives too. Blooming lives of our own “dynasty” i.e. human beings through donating liquid love (blood) is undoubtedly very critical and one can make a lifesaving difference and strengthen social cohesion as well.
To rewrite an inspiring story with tranquility, rejuvenation, and exceptional care, Helping Hands Club Foundation organized a mega blood donation camp at Mekahara Hospital, Raipur on Sunday (21st July). Several dignitaries including deputy chief minister of Chhattisgarh Arun Sao; health minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal and AIG (Traffic) Sanjay Sharma graced the event.
Manoj Goyal, state patron, Helping Hands Club Foundation, said, “ Our aim is to promote a culture of regular blood donation among young people and the general public and increase the diversity and sustainability of the blood donor pool.”
“More than one million people every year are diagnosed with cancer for the first time. More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. Just one donation can save up to three lives. We have adopted the slogan “Share life, give blood”, to draw attention to the roles that voluntary donation systems play in encouraging people to care for one another and promote community cohesion. Blood donation is a community service, and the importance of community participation for a sufficient, safe and sustainable blood supply is immense,” Goyal added.
Arun Sao, deputy chief minister, said, “There is no substitute for blood. Donors provide the only supply of life-saving blood for those in need. Donating is simple, fast, and convenient. The donation process can take as little as 45 minutes of your time, but can make a lifelong difference for someone else. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.”
Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said, “Recently, the whole world celebrated the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day – an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges, and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible.”
The Helping Hands Club came into being on 15th April, 2020 at a time when the whole world was grappling with the dreaded pandemic COVID-19. It’s the story of a promising seed which has now become a huge tree and is providing shade and relief to the people in distress. During Corona when people were afraid to step outside their homes, cacophony for food, oxygen and plasma was at crescendo everywhere, it scripted a record in Chhattisgarh by creating 135 WhatsApp groups and providing plasma, oxygen, beds and food – everything for free. Today, the team has more than 37,800 members in the entire country. Helping Hands Club has also been extending all the necessary support and assistance to several talented students for their higher studies.