Karwar: To commemorate the 41st Anniversary of Indian Coast Guard, ICGS Karwar organised a blood donation camp in co-ordination with the staff of Karwar Medical Institute of Science (KAMIS) at Indian Coast Guard Station here on January 22.
Commandant M K Sharma, Commanding Officer, ICGS Karwar and Dr. Rijwan, Medical Officer, KAMIS inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. On this occasion, Dr. Rijwan spoke on the importance of blood donation. “Many people have misunderstandings about blood donation. They feel that by donating blood they will fall sick. But it is not so. The donated blood will automatically regenerate in our body within four to five hours after donating the blood. A person will be prohibited from donating blood if he has consumed alcohol during the last six hours. Let us put our hands together and make a promise to donate blood at least once in a year”, she said.
To culminate the event, Surgeon Captain Rajeev Deo, Commanding Officer, Indian Naval Hospital, Patanjali also graced the occasion and visited ICGS Karwar to motivate the blood donors of Indian Coast Guard. The Coast Guard personnel actively donated the blood and about 30 of them volunteered for this humane cause.
All Participants were given certificates to mark their contributions towards this noble cause. Coast Guards expressed their resolve to donate the blood to the needy whenever it was required by the District Hospital at Karwar. The doctors on the occasion, examined the personnel before taking their blood.
Commandant M K Sharma encouraged everyone to take part in such good deeds. He also appreciated the great service of the personnel. “Blood is our life-sap. It has no substitute. Doctors need blood for transfusing it in the body of persons after operation and similar situations when a lot of blood flows out of the person’s body. We have one life and let us make this one life more meaningful by donating blood. Blood donation is the mother of all donations. Blood donation directly gives life to another human being. It not only saves one individual but also the entire family of that individual. A person can donate blood thrice in a year”, he said.
Concluding the Blood Donation Camp, Commandant M K Sharma emphasised, “We should all come forward and donate blood if we are able-bodied because this one simple action would speak for itself about our gentleness, fellow-feelings, kindness and love for humanity. God has created life in this world. By donating blood to the life in need of blood, we save God’s children. Hence by serving man, we serve God.”
The Coast Guard blood donation camp was organised for the first time since its inception at Karwar and such many programmes are being organised to spread awareness regarding the importance of blood donation and various issues related to fishermen’s safety and security, saving of natural resources of sea etc.
Recognising the efforts of KAIMS Karwar, a crest was presented to Dr. Rijwan. Surgeon Captain Rajeev Deo, Commanding Officer, Indian Naval Hospital, Patanjali was also presented a crest for their contribution towards healthcare.
