Shillong, April 08: On 8th April 2013, a Voluntary blood donation camp was organized at BSF Composite Hospital in collaboration with the Blood Bank department of NEIGRIHMS Shillong. Shri Sudesh Kuma,IPS,IG BSF,Meghalaya Ftr, inaugurated the camp and congratulated the volunteer blood donors for their selfless and noble service for the humanity and also motivated others to come forward for the noble cause.
Dr. L. Lyngdoh, Blo
od Bank Officer of NEIGRIHMS explained the importance of blood donation and demystified the myths and taboos against blood donation in the society at large. She also expressed her gratitude to the BSF for always being ready to the call of the society. She acknowledged the role of BSF in guarding the borders and on the other hand contributing to the noble cause of blood donation. Large number of Officers and men enthusiastically came forward for this noble cause. Each volunteer was given a rich refreshment of fruit juices, eggs, sweets cookies after blood donation.
Various other programmes such as lectures on the topic “Mother and Child Care” and “Mental health and road safety” have also been planned, to be delivered to the BSF personnel and their families to mark the occasion of World Health Day. (SP News)
