Media Release

Mangaluru, May 3: The Youth Red Cross, NCC and NSS Units of St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized a day-long blood donation camp on May 2 in collaboration with Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru. Sr Dr Lydia AC, joint secretary, St Agnes Institutions, Mangaluru was the chief guest of the programme.

Dr Kirana Pailoor, professor and head, department of immunohematology and blood transfusion, Father Muller Medical College Mangaluru addressed the gathering on the significance of blood donation. Sr Dr Lydia AC inaugurated and declared the camp open.

Sr Dr M Vinora AC, PG coordinator, St Agnes College, Sr M Carmel Rita AC, administrator St Agnes College, programme officer of Youth Red Cross Prajwal Rao, programme officers of NSS Units Dr Uday Kumar and Dr Meera Devi, NCC officers Lt Gayathri B K ANO Army wing, Flg Officer Dr Hithakshi ANO Air Wing were the other dignitaries present on the dais.

Vaishnavi welcomed the gathering. CUO Aparna proposed the vote of thanks. Priyel compered the programme.

Sammitha, NSS secretary, CUO Aparna Bharadwaj, NCC secretary, Rochelle Youth Red Cross secretary and many enthusiastic blood donors were also present during the camp. The volunteers of NSS, NCC and Youth Red Cross rendered their service during the camp. Around 77 pints of blood was collected during the camp.