World Blood Donor Day 2024
14th June 2024
NSS Units, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram organized “Blood Donation Camp” in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society and Civil Hospital Sector 10, Gurgaon on 14th June 2024. The Camp was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Isha Malhotra (Principal, DCE), & Dr. Ashok Kumar, Ms. Pooja Sharma (NSS Programme Officers.) During the short inaugural function Dr. Kamal, Dr. Sulokshna and other six members were welcomed. Dr. Kamal expressed his gratitude to the NSS Units of the institute for its continuous endeavor in this regard. He stressed on the growing need of blood donation and commended the efforts of young volunteers for their noble act.
Students and faculty members donated Blood during the camp. Initially, the students were required to register themselves by filling the form. Thereafter a preliminary health screening was conducted for all potential donors to ensure they met the eligibility criteria. This included checking hemoglobin levels, blood pressure, and overall fitness. The blood donors were given Banana, Biscuits and fresh juice after donating the blood in order to reenergize them. Donors were provided with certificates of appreciation and a small token of gratitude to recognize their contribution.
Benefit/Outcome: The initiative not only fulfilled the immediate goal of collecting blood but also laid the groundwork for sustained community involvement in healthcare and well-being.