Nothing replaces human blood. There is no substitute for it and it makes a huge difference to someone in need of it. With emergencies increasing everyday due to the several natural devastations, accidents and acts of terrorism, large amounts of blood units are required to reduce the fatality rate. In times like these participating in a blood donation camp organized by a reputed organization can be a life saving act and all it needs is a little time and a lot of love.
MADF (Make a difference Foundation), the social club of IMT Ghaziabad founded with the purpose of creating a positive and sustainable change in the society has solely believed in empowerment as the only way to achieve its objective. We at MADF continuously look at new projects through which we would be able to make a positive difference to the lives of the several under-privileged people around us.
A regular feature on MADF’s annual itinerary has been the blood donation camp. This year MADF conducted the blood donation camp in collaboration with LIONS Club of New Delhi South at the IMT Campus on 16th October, 2008. Students and faculty participated in large numbers and the number of donors stood at 170. Along with the blood donation an eye donation camp was also organized and students willingly signed up for the donation and letters stating the will shall be sent to residential addresses.
Dr. B. S. Sahay, Director, IMT Ghaziabad and Mr. Anurag Anand, coordinator, LIONS Blood Bank inaugurated the event with Lighting the Lamp Ceremony. While inaugurating the camp, the director stressed the importance of mobilizing the youth towards the cause of blood donation and thereby serving the society. Mr. Anurag Anand said “I really wondered what is the difference between IMT and any other college, today I have understood.”
“A Blood Donor saved my life” was the slogan used by the MADF to motivate the students to donate blood. The campaign involved a series of posters and banners which were put up all over the campus. Presentations and audio video aids were also used to create awareness; the most influential was the stunning street play highlighting the importance of blood donation.
The students were so motivated by the initiative taken by MADF that donors started turning up since 9:00 am in the morning and throughout the day there was huge crowd waiting eagerly to donate blood .A medical checkup was also organized by LIONS Blood Bank. A donor card and detailed blood report would also be sent to all the donors. The doctors went about collect ing blood untiringly throughout the day as if living the cause in true spirit
The initiative again was a huge success and we at MADF salute the spirit of all IMTans, staff and student alike, who turned up in large numbers throughout the day relentlessly despite their hectic and tight schedules and classes. The enthusiasm in each participant was palpable and it yet again proved that IMT stands for development of character and not just its academic rigor.
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