‘LIFELINE ASSOCIATION’ OF BLOOD DONORS INAUGURATED AT DARSHAN COLLEGE & ST. ANTHONY’S P.U. COLLEGE

‘Give Blood, Give Life’ is the motto of the Lifeline Association of Voluntary Blood Donors inaugurated at the twin colleges on 27th August, 2011.

The President of the Capuchin Education Board, Rev. Dr. Vincent Furtado presided over the function. Dr. Suchith Kumar, Head, Blood Bank, Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore was the guest of honour and the main speaker of the day.

Dr. Suchith Kumar in his presentation clarified several misconceptions about voluntary blood donation and called upon the young to donate blood to save life. The President in his address, lauded the students for coming forward to do this noble job for the mankind.

Mr. Somsunder, a member of the Indian Red Cross Society was present on the occasion and spoke on the importance of blood donation.

The Director and the coordinator of Lifeline Association Fr. Chetan Lobo welcomed the guests called proposed to hold at least a couple of Blood Donation camps in a year preferably on the Feast Days of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Anthony of Padua.

The College band added melody to the occasion with the melodious songs.

The principal of the Degree College, Fr. Veerus Concessao proposed the vote of thanks.

Mr. Winston Vanspall, the English lecturer compeered the programme.

In the membership drive, more than 50 students enrolled themselves as prospective blood donors.