Udupi: 200 units of blood contributed during Blood Drive

Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 28 Feb 2015: Manipal University’s School of Communication (SOC) here in association with department of immuno-haematology and blood transfusion of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, here and department of public health dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal, blood camp, ‘Blood Drive – 2015’ was held here on Friday February 27. Over 400 people voluntarily contributed their blood on the occasion.  

 

Manipal University vice-chancellor Dr K Ramnarayan was the chief guest inaugurated the Blood Drive – 2015.

 

‘Communication is not just about words, it is also about deeds,’ said Dr K Ramnarayan emphasising on the role of media in contributing to the society.

 

 

Syndicate Institute of Bank Management deputy general manager K Bijumani was the guest of honor. SOC director Dr Nandini Lakshmikant, KMC additional dean Dr Poornima Baliga and head of department of public health dentistry Dr Sasidar Acharya were also present.

 

This year the otherwise sombre blood donation camp was transformed into a fun event as it brought with it a unique theme, that of a superhero. Students were surprised to walk into the blood donation venue replete with props supporting the theme. Posters of popular comic characters like Hulk, Batman, and Powerpuff Girls adorned the walls. Selfie addicts could indulge at the photo booth and with the event’s mascot, Rakth Kant, at the entrance. Post the blood donation, donors were given superhero tags that could be seen being flaunted on many. Appreciating the theme, P.R Karanth, President, Rotary Club of Udupi-Manipal commented on the freshness in the treatment of the camp saying, ‘Blood donation is usually a serious event but the organisers have almost made it a festive affair.’

 

Free eye check-up and dental check-up was also organised along with the blood donation camp. The eye check-up camp was organised by London Optics NX. The event and the theme was organised and conceptualised by SOC Event Masters, final year students of MA Communication and PGDCC, led by Sowparnika Pavan, faculty coordinator and the entire staff of SOC.  It was supported by the Rotary Club of Udupi- Manipal and London Optics NX, Blood Drive 2015 was a huge success with a collection of nearly 200 units of blood and over 400 registrations, a new record for the annual event.