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Mangaluru, Aug 30: Catholic Sabha Milagres, Mangaluru in affiliation with the Blood Financial institution, District Authorities Wenlock Hospital organised ‘Blood Donation Camp’ on Sunday, August 28 on the Milagres Church Campus.

The blood camp was inaugurated by the visitor of honour Mark Saldanha, parishioner of Milagres Church in addition to an energetic senior member of Catholic Sabha for a few years.

The programme was presided over by John Monteiro, president, Catholic Sabha, Milagres who welcomed the dignitaries and gathering. He mentioned that they’re glad to host this blood donation camp which is want of the hour and that it’s their tiny effort to save lots of lives and requested to help the nice trigger. He felicitated the workplace bearers and members of Catholic Sabha, Docs, Nurses, blood financial institution group from Wenlock Hospital, blood donors and all those that have labored for the success of the blood donation camp.

Dr Sharath Kumar Rao J, Senior Guide and HOD division of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion District Authorities Wenlock Hospital, Mangaluru was the chief visitor for the event. Dr Sharath addressed the significance of blood donation. He confused on the necessity for blood within the hospital in current occasions and that Wenlock Hospital supplies blood to BPL card holders with none fees.

He added that ‘Donating blood is an act of Solidarity’. All don’t get the possibility to donate blood. It’s a blessing too. Donating blood is saving life. “It is a noble service wrapped with humanity,” he mentioned. He additional mentioned that there isn’t a hurt in donating blood if one is eligible to take action. He appealed to individuals for volunteering to donate blood. He congratulated and thanked Catholic Sabha Milagres Church for taking the initiative of internet hosting Blood Donation Camp.

Hilda Rodrigues, secretary of Milagres Parish Council, Diana D’souza, secretary Catholic Sabha, Deepak D’Souza, treasurer, Catholic Sabha Episcopal Metropolis Varado had been additionally the dignitaries on the dais and nicely supported the programme.

Anita Pinto, from blood financial institution, Wenlock Hospital in addition to parishioner, Milagres Church was felicitated for motivating to host the blood camp.The companies of Ronald Dsouza, treasurer, Catholic Sabha who had taken care of blood camp preparations had been recognised.

Fr Ivan Dsouza, assistant parish priest, Milagres Church graced the event and conveyed his good needs and blessings.

About 75 donors participated within the blood donation camp. Anita Fernandes who was the primary to register her identify gave the beginning for blood Camp. Fr Kenneth Crasta, Sr Rekha Noronha and Sr Carmela from Bethany Convent Attavar, Lavina Monteiro, secretary, RACHANA Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Business, Deepak D’Souza, treasurer Catholic Sabha Episcopal Metropolis Varado, members of Snehalaya Belief, Manjeshwar, members of ICYM and Milagres Church Associates Cricket group, Sacrestian Walter Nazareth, school college students, ward gurkars, representatives, parishioners and other people from surrounding areas of Milagres from varied spiritual backgrounds participated within the blood donation camp which marked true unity.

The world corporator and chief of opposition get together Mangalore Metropolis Company Advocate A C Vinayraj additionally attended the blood camp and felicitated the organisers.

The programme commenced with a Prayer track by Aveena D’souza and group. Cicilia D’souza, Florine D’souza, Lona Pinto, Molly D’souza, Shanti Dias, Rita Pinto, Hubert Pinto and Ajith Monteiro assisted in registration and different companies.

Convenor of the Blood Camp Valerian D’souza proposed the vote of thanks. The inaugural programme was compered by Philomena Ferrao, former president of Catholic Sabha, Milagres.