Volunteers donate blood selflessly at Sector 18 camp, reinforcing the Mission’s commitment to community service
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The Sant Nirankari Mission organised a blood donation camp at the Sant Nirankari Bhawan in Sector 18, Jagadhri, through its social service wing, Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation, with the blessings of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj. As many as 106 devotees voluntarily donated blood at the camp, reaffirming the Mission’s message of compassion, service and collective responsibility towards humanity.
The camp was inaugurated by Amar Singh, a member of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Government of Haryana, who formally opened the event by cutting the ribbon. During the programme, Amar Singh, along with Sant Nirankari Mission Regional Director Vikram Gandhi, Municipal Corporation councillor Priyank Sharma and Convenor Mahatma Balraj Mittal, encouraged the blood donors and appreciated their voluntary contribution by putting badges on them.
A blood collection team from the Blood Bank of Civil Hospital was present at the venue to facilitate the collection process and ensure that the donation programme was conducted in an organised manner. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from devotees from the morning, with a steady flow of donors arriving at the venue to contribute to the humanitarian initiative.
Members of the Mission participated in large numbers and came forward voluntarily to donate blood. The organisers expressed their appreciation to all donors for their willingness to contribute towards helping patients who may require blood during medical treatment, emergencies or other critical situations.
The blood donors were also acknowledged for their contribution. The Sant Nirankari Mission presented them with thank-you cards and certificates and provided nutritious refreshments as a gesture of appreciation. The arrangements at the venue encouraged donors to participate in an atmosphere centred on service and social responsibility.
Voluntary Blood Donation Reinforces Humanitarian Service
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Amar Singh described blood donation as a noble act of service. He said that blood is an essential resource for saving lives and that donating blood can provide crucial support to people in need. He appealed to every healthy and eligible person to come forward for blood donation periodically and contribute towards meeting the needs of patients.
Singh said voluntary blood donation should be viewed as a shared social responsibility rather than merely an individual act. He appreciated the participation of the Sant Nirankari devotees and said that such initiatives help create awareness about the importance of blood donation while strengthening the spirit of community service.
Convenor Mahatma Balraj Mittal said that human blood can save human lives and that there is no substitute for donated blood when a patient requires it. Referring to the message associated with the late Sant Nirankari spiritual leader Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj — “Blood should flow in human veins, not in drains” — he said the Mission has consistently sought to translate this message into practical humanitarian service.
Mittal said that service to humanity is one of the highest forms of social responsibility and that the Mission remains committed to activities aimed at helping people irrespective of their background. He said blood donation campaigns provide an opportunity for volunteers to make a direct contribution to the well-being of others.
He further highlighted the long-standing role of the Sant Nirankari Mission in voluntary blood donation. According to him, the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation began its blood donation initiative in 1986, and the effort has subsequently grown into a wider campaign under the guidance of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj.
Mittal said that more than 1.5 million units of blood have been collected through blood donation camps organised under the initiative so far. He described the figure as an indication of the sustained participation of volunteers and the Mission’s continuing emphasis on humanitarian service.
The organisers said that the blood donation movement has remained an important part of the Mission’s wider social service activities. Over the years, devotees have participated in blood donation camps in response to the needs of hospitals and patients, helping strengthen the availability of blood for medical emergencies and treatment.
Mittal also recalled the role played by Mission volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when healthcare institutions faced various challenges and the requirement for blood remained important, volunteers continued to come forward and donate blood without seeking personal benefit, he said.
The camp in Jagadhri reflected the Mission’s broader emphasis on encouraging individuals to contribute to society through voluntary service. The participation of 106 donors demonstrated the willingness of devotees to support humanitarian causes and reinforced the importance of voluntary blood donation in the community.
The organisers thanked all blood donors, medical personnel, volunteers and guests who contributed to the successful conduct of the camp. The initiative concluded with an emphasis on continuing efforts that can benefit society and encourage more people to participate in voluntary service.
Through such programmes, the Sant Nirankari Mission and its charitable foundation seek to combine spiritual values with practical community service. The Jagadhri blood donation camp once again highlighted how voluntary participation can translate compassion and social responsibility into tangible assistance for people in need.
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