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Chandigarh University hosts mega blood donation camp, collects 762 units
Chandigarh University’s Blood Donation Camp Draws Large Participation from Students & Staff, 762 Units Collected
Babushahi Bureau
Gharuan (Mohali), September 3, 2024-- Chandigarh University on Tuesday organized a mega blood donation camp under the leadership of a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu.
A large number of students, teachers, faculty and faculty members from various departments participated in this blood donation camp held at the university campus between 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In all, 762 units of blood were collected in this blood donation camp.
This blood donation camp was organized by the Chandigarh University’s Department of Student Welfare in collaboration with many renowned blood banks including Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, Government Civil Hospital, Panchkula, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, Government Civil Hospital, Panchkula, Government Civil Hospital, Mohali and Rotary Blood Centre, Sector-37, Chandigarh.
The blood donation camp was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Bawa, Advisor to Chancellor, Chandigarh University.
He honoured the blood donors by giving them certificates. The aim of the blood donation camp was to inculcate moral values among the students and to inculcate a sense of social responsibility in them.
Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Prof. (Dr.) Arvinder Singh Kang, Executive Director, Department of Student Welfare, Wing Commander (Dr.) JS Minhas, AD-SWSC, Rotary Club Chandigarh Central President, SP Ojha and Shri RS Cheema.
The volunteers who participated enthusiastically in the blood donation camp and donated blood were felicitated with blood donation badges and certificates by Prof Bawa.
Apart from Chandigarh University officials and teams from various government hospitals, officials of Rotary Club Chandigarh and Rotary Club Kharar were also present during the event.
Volunteers from NSS and Rotaract Clubs of Chandigarh University also participated enthusiastically and donated blood in this mega blood donation camp.
Rakesh Kumar Sangar and his team from Shri Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh, Panchkula also participated in the blood donation camp and distributed refreshments and gifts to the student volunteers.
Emphasizing the importance of blood donation during the camp, Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Bawa, Advisor to Chancellor, Chandigarh University said that blood donation is one of the best donations through which we can help the needy people and save their lives.
“Chandigarh University organizes more than 100 such camps and programs every year. The aim of Chandigarh University is to make the students sensitive towards the society and encourage the spirit of service. Organizing blood donation camp by Chandigarh University is a proof of dedication and commitment towards social welfare,” he said.