Blood Donation Camp to Raise Responsible Citizens

The school, in association with the Red Cross Society, organised a blood donation camp in the school premises. The school was determined to make the drive organised by Arya Pradeshik Pratinidhi Sabhi and DAVCMC a success to mark the 150^th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Hansraj.

The Principal addressed the students, held active meetings with teachers, alumni and student body encouraging them to inspire their friends and relatives to join the drive.  An invitation was sent to the parents enumerating the benefits of donating blood and requesting them to be a part of the blood donation camp. The students requested their parents with the teachers joining in motivating the parents to donate blood. The students went on a door to door campaign to be a part of this process. They also composed slogans, designed creative posters and organized an awareness Rally to motivate people to join the blood donation camp.

 The event began with the school Principal, Mrs. Anju Puri  and all the participants chanting Gayatri Mantra to invoke the blessings of the Almighty.  Mr. J.K. Kapoor Secretary, DAV College Managing Committee and Sh. H.L. Bhatia, Secretary, DAV College Managing Committee and School Manager, D.A.V. Public School, Vasant Kunj were also present on the occasion to inspire the participants. The parents and all the staff members displayed true humanitarian spirit, a hallmark of every DAV member by participating in the camp enthusiastically. Even the residents of localities in the vicinity joined the camp making our total tally of participants to 198. The donors found fit were happy to contribute in saving someone’s life and   95 units of blood was collected. The pride of the students for their teachers and parents was reflected on their faces while distributing certificates, gifts and refreshments to the donors. They thanked each donor profusely with the Principal joining in with a letter of gratitude saluting their spirit and for being an exemplary figure for their children.

The Red Cross Society co-ordinator, Ms. Poonam appreciated the efforts of the school congratulating them for successfully motivating people and creating awareness about the benefits of donating blood.

The Principal proposed a vote of thanks to the DAV College Managing for this noble initiative and expressed gratitude towards all the participants for making the camp a success.