On 15th March students of the MS Ramaiah Dental College took up the role of Life Savers and organized a blood donation drive. This was the second blood donation drive organized by the college to ensure continued supply of blood to MSR Blood Bank under the MSR Memorial Blood Donation Services. 32 life savers came in to help. After ensuring the health and well being of the donors, 30 people donate d the precious gift of life and thereby ensured prompt blood supply for roughly 3 times the number of patients.
One very nice thing about this camp was that those who had come for donation without having their breakfast were sent back to have their breakfast, then they were allowed to donate. This led to no chances of fainting. Also 8 donors registered themselves as Sankalp emergency donors.
Though it was a bit difficult to manage crowd, but we got a very enthusiastic response from Dental College students. The volunteer from that college who had managed everything in that college has now asked us to make announcements in classes to motivate the students of Dental College for blood donation.
Overall it was a very nice camp with lots of learning for the donors as well as volunteers. The MSR Group of Institutions have set an example for all. By organizing regular blood donation drives, the students of this group have ensured safe blood for hundreds of patients.