NLSIU Students Organise Blood Donation Camp on Campus
August 12, 2024
On August 7, 2024, NLSIU students organised a Blood Donation Camp on campus. A total of 78 units of blood were donated through this camp. One unit contained either 350 ml or 450 ml of blood, with 350 ml being collected from first-time donors and 450 ml being collected from those who have donated blood earlier.
Potential donors had to go through preliminary tests before donating. Once they cleared these tests, they could donate their blood. Refreshments were also arranged for the donors following the donation, and each of them was given a certificate acknowledging their effort. In addition to the students, some faculty and staff also participated in the blood drive. This time, the Moot Court Hall in the Old Academic Block was used as a space for the blood donation.
The camp was organised in collaboration with Sankalp India Foundation, a non-profit organisation working primarily for the cause of Children with Thalassemia. Sankalp has conducted 8 such blood donation camps at NLS since 2014, collecting a total of 340 units of blood. Sankalp screens all blood units for various diseases before it is used for transfusion.
The students acknowledged the support of BA LLB student Arth Doshi, Mr. Joel Xavier, Director of Campus and Residential Life, Mr. Vimal from the Facilities Office, Ms. Malini from the Health Centre, among several others who were instrumental for the success of the blood donation drive.
