Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Aug 27: Sant Nirankari Mission’s Samba branch today organized a Blood Donation Camp. The event saw an overwhelming response, with devotees coming together to contribute towards the noble cause of saving lives through voluntary blood donation.
Under the guiding principle of ‘blood should flow in veins not in drains’, inspired by the teachings of Baba Hardev Singh Ji, and with the blessings of Her Holiness Satguru Mata Sudhiksha Ji Maharaj, the event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of blood donation and its life-saving impact.
The event was conducted in collaboration with the blood and transfusion department of Govt. Medical College Jammu, District Hospital Samba, and JKSACS.
A total of 140 units of blood were generously donated by individuals of all age groups, reflecting the enthusiasm and dedication of the participants. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma who lauded the participants for their selfless contributions and recognized the Sant Nirankari Mission’s consistent efforts towards the betterment of society. Sharma himself took part in this noble cause by donating blood during the camp.
Rajesh Kumar, SDM Vijaypur, also graced the event with his presence and contributed by donating blood. K.C. Bhagat, Sanyojak Samba, extended a warm welcome to all attendees and highlighted that the Blood Donation Camp was a continuation of the Mission’s legacy, with nearly 600 similar camps organized across India each year since its inception in 1986.
Dignitaries present included Dr. Tasser from Blood Bank GMC Jammu, Mohit Gupta, Tehsildar Samba, Bodh Raj Sanchalak Samba, along with several senior citizens and dedicated social workers from the community.