A Human Chain was made on The National Voluntary Blood Donation Month

To create awareness about voluntary blood donation, Rotaract Club Chandigarh Shivalik along with District 3080 and with the support of Rotary Club Chandigarh Shivalik organized a Blood Donation awareness drive in October 2022. All participants made a Human Chain by holding posters about blood donation from both ends. The chain was created at Jan Marg starting from the roundabout of sectors 16-17.

This event aimed to make people aware of how such a selfless act can make a difference in the lives of so many people. Rotaractors from all over Tri-city were part of this chain.The event was a success as it witnessed the participation of more than 150 people and made thousands aware.

RCCS President, Ritik Nagpal said ‘ There are so many people who die just because of lack of adequate blood at the time of need. I am proud that with the help of all the participants we were able to create awareness that by donating just 450 ml of blood we can save someone’s life.’

The District Governor of Rotary Club, Mr. V. P. Kalta along with the DRR were also present to support this drive. Mr. V. P. Kalta stated ‘ I feel that Blood donation is definitely a noble act. Many people require urgent blood and by donating our blood we easily give them life. This is one of the biggest satisfactions one can experience. It makes us proud and can also give us a purpose in life – the feeling that you made a difference to someone’s life.’

This awareness drive was followed by a Blood Donation camp at Rotary Blood Bank, Sector 37, Chandigarh where Rotaractors and other people donated blood. The event then ended with distribution of sandwiches and juice to all the participants.