CHANDIGARH, 21.09.24-The NSS units, Red Ribbon Club and the Medical Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, in collaboration with Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, organised a Blood Donation Camp. The Chief Guest on this occasion was Dr. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER. Over 300 students registered for the camp and contributed to the donation of 140 units of blood.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava, leading by example, also donated blood on this occasion. The camp proved to be an overwhelming display of community support, with the generous backing of Sukh Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. In recognition of their vital contribution, all the blood donors were given vouchers from local businesses, symbolising the community’s gratitude for their selfless acts.
Dr. Nisha Bhargava expressed her appreciation for the outstanding efforts of the organising Committees for contributing to the noble cause. She added that the collaboration between the college and PGIMER exemplifies a profound dedication to community welfare and the vital cause of blood donation. Dr. Bhargava asserted that the yearly blood donation camp not only offers crucial assistance to individuals in need but also showcases the power of concerted endeavours in promoting healthcare and improving public welfare.