Rotary Sets Record in Kanpur with 465 Blood Units Collected on Gandhi Jayanti

Kanpur : Marking Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, Rotary International District 3110 organized a massive Mega Blood Donation and Awareness Drive at Bhargava Trust, MacRobertganj, Kanpur. The single-day initiative achieved a landmark success by collecting 465 units of blood, setting a new organizational record for Rotary in Kanpur.

The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting ceremony inaugurated by District Governor Jasbir Singh Bhatia. Active participation was observed from multiple Rotary Clubs across Kanpur and Unnao, whose members led civic engagement initiatives, managed site logistics, and coordinated donor support throughout the day.

Beyond blood collection, the event served as a major public health awareness platform designed to encourage first-time donors, boost female participation, and strengthen inter-club cooperation across the region.

Highlighting the drive's social impact, Shyam Dasani, President of Rotary Club of Kanpur South, stated that voluntary blood donation is among the highest forms of humanitarian service. He emphasized that regular donations by healthy individuals can bridge critical shortages in healthcare facilities and save valuable lives, calling on the public to actively participate in community welfare initiatives.

Concluding the event, Club Secretary Gaurav Bajaj presented a formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all volunteer donors, medical personnel, and participating Rotarians for their contributions to the event's success.

Prominent attendees and organizers at the drive included District Governor Jasbir Singh Bhatia, Dinesh Chandra, Amit Khatri, Nishant Vadera, Gaurav Agarwal, Lalit Shyamdasani, Gaurav Bajaj, Vijay Purwar, Vikas Khatri, Kshitij Agarwal, Rajeev Agarwal, and Amit Jha.

(Sanjay Shukla)