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“We are happy that tourists who had come to relax in Shimla also contributed along with the locals for the well-being of people of Himachal,” said general secretary, VOH, Varun Ratan Singh, president, Umang, Ajai Srivastava and president, YES, Akarshaan Chauhan, in a joint statement. To initiate a quick response in time of blood shortage in the future, the VOH also launched an online registration facility for voluntary blood donors on their website to create an online database that could be used by the needy at anytime.
In another camp held in Kasumpti area of Shimla today, religious organisations responded to the call of blood shortage at IGMCH and collected 26 units, said Balram Sharma, organiser of the camp. “Such initiatives by the society are very helpful in meeting the shortage”, said Dr ML Kaushal, in-charge blood bank IGMCH.
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Blood Donation Drives are said to prolong the lives of the blood donors and the blood recepients. Building lives of others through generous blood donation is a meaningul and an unique exercise.Our Himachal Pradesh is blessed by nature and culture. The hardworking local people come across as healthy, friendly, hospitable and ready for sacrifice and challenge. Places such as Manali, Kullu, Dharamsala, Dalhousie, Shimla, Solan, Chamba, Khajjiar, Mcleodganj, Mandi, Rohtang, Kibber, Kaza, Tabo, Kalpa, Recong Peo, Sarhan, Chail and Manikaran bring fond memories of those peaceful valleys and high points for medium range health conscious and challenge loving walkers. Nature provides a fascinating climate to the land and its people in the Himachal region. People out there love challenges and blood donation is certainly a noble challenge worth accepting in view of saving, sustaining, enhancing and enriching lives of other fellow pilgrims on life's grand journey. Hats off to all our blood donors.