Jowai, June 14: On the occasion of the World Blood Donor Day, the Jowai Blood Bank Centre felicitated organisations and individual blood donors on Wednesday.
While felicitating the blood donors, special appreciation was given to individual donor Specialson Turnia, who has donated 25 times, and to Socially Kamar and Wanmi Laloo – who have donated 10 times each.
The District Level World Blood Donors camp was organised by Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Centre on the theme “Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life, Share Often.”
Joining with the rest, a pledge led by Assistant Commissioner Wankhraw Kupar Kharbuli along with the Medical Superintendent of District Civil Hospital, Ialong Dr. Rita Pohrmen, In-charge Jowai Civil Hospital Blood Centre Dr. P. Shylla, staff of Blood Bank and Blood Donors was taken.
Speaking on the occasion, Kharbuli said the day is observed every year to create awareness about the importance of blood donation and to appreciate those who donate blood to save lives. He added, it is also a day that reminds each one of us of the selfless act of donating blood without any expectation. He encouraged healthy individuals to come forward and donate blood, saying, “By donating blood, you add joy and double the happiness of the recipients and their loved ones.”
He also expressed his appreciation to all blood donors and to individual donors who have donated 25 times and 10 times for their consistent commitment in helping those in need and supporting healthcare services.
A blood donation camp was also held on this day, organised by the Meghalaya Cricket Association & West Jaintia Hills District Cricket Association in collaboration with Blood Bank, Civil Hospital, Jowai. Five members stepped forward to donate blood on the occasion.
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