Semiliguda, Oct 15 [UDN}: A voluntary blood donation camp was organised in Semiliguda by the voluntary organisation Live for Others with the support of Solar Syndicate Private Limited. The initiative aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and contribute to saving precious human lives by strengthening the availability of blood for patients in need.
Gopal Krishna Pradhan, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of TPCODL’s Sunabeda Division, attended the programme as the chief guest. During the event, businessman Anand Kumar Patwania, Ayurvedic practitioner Hari Pangi, journalist Swastik Mishra and Bulu Mistry were felicitated in recognition of their contributions.
Snigdha Rani Mishra, general secretary of Live for Others, introduced the guests, while the organisation’s president, Dr Chittaranjan Mishra, coordinated the programme. Organisational secretary Ganeshwar Panigrahi delivered the vote of thanks.
A total of *33 units of blood were collected* during the camp. The blood collection process was carried out by a medical team from the blood centre of Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, Koraput. The team included Dr Madhusudan Baliarsingh, Debabrata Dash, Geetanjali Rout, Sanjay Singh and Rabindra Mishra.
Members of Live for Others, including Biswabandita Panigrahi, Aniruddha Jena, Manoj Panigrahi, Bijay Sahu, Gobinda Padhi, Nilamadhab Patra and Sujit Khatei, actively supported the organisation of the camp. Jasmine, Rahul, Nilu and Jogendra also extended their cooperation to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme.
The initiative highlighted the importance of community participation in voluntary blood donation and reflected the commitment of local volunteers and supporting organisations to humanitarian service. The collection of 33 units of blood marked a meaningful contribution towards helping patients who require blood transfusions during medical emergencies, surgeries and other treatments.
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