A Blood Donation Camp was organised by JCI Vasco in collaboration with GMC Blood Bank, St. Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim, the Red Ribbon Club, and the Microbiology Faculty on 5th February 2026 at the college premises. The initiative aimed to create awareness about voluntary blood donation and encourage students and staff to actively contribute towards saving lives.
The camp received an encouraging response, with 31 donors registering for the initiative. After medical screening, 20 units of blood were successfully collected, reinforcing the impact of community participation in addressing critical healthcare needs.
With the dedicated support of the organising team, medical professionals from GMC Blood Bank, faculty members, and student volunteers, the event was conducted smoothly and efficiently. Beyond blood collection, the camp also served as an awareness drive, highlighting how a small act of donation can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
The initiative reflected JCI Vasco’s continued commitment to social responsibility and community welfare, inspiring young individuals to step forward and participate in life-saving causes.
JCI Vasco, in collaboration with the GMC Blood Bank and St. Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim, is organising a Blood Donation Camp on 5th February 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the college premises. The initiative is aimed at promoting voluntary blood donation while spreading awareness about the critical role blood donors play in saving lives.
Blood donation remains one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to contribute to society, and initiatives like this help bridge the gap between demand and availability. By bringing together students, staff, and members of the local community, the organisers hope to inspire a culture of compassion, responsibility, and service.
JCI Vasco continues to play an active role in community-driven initiatives that focus on health, awareness, and social well-being. With the support of GMC Blood Bank and the cooperation of St. Joseph Vaz College, the camp aims to ensure a safe and organised donation process while motivating more people to come forward for this life-saving cause.
Everyone is encouraged to participate and be a part of this meaningful initiative, because a single blood donation can give someone hope, health, and a second chance at life.
On September 20, 2025, a spirit of compassion and community filled the halls of Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School in Panjim, Goa, as the school hosted a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Loving Hearts Goa and the GMC Blood Bank, Bambolim. In a commendable effort to extend the reach of health awareness, the MOHAN Foundation also joined in by setting up an organ donation information desk at the venue. The event ran from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and was generously supported by Mr. Benson Coutinho, Proprietor of the SAAMAS Group.
The turnout was a powerful reflection of community involvement, with 77 individuals stepping forward to volunteer. After necessary medical screening, 50 were found eligible and successfully donated blood, each contributing to saving lives and making a difference. The event not only promoted blood donation but also used the opportunity to shine a light on the significance of organ and tissue donation, a message that resonated deeply with the attendees.
Mr. Ranjit Rodrigues, a founding member of Loving Hearts Goa, met with Sr. Luisa Botelho, FHIC, Headmistress of Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School, to explore ways to involve parents as donors in future events. The conversation underlined the importance of nurturing a culture of donation, starting within the school community. This initiative was further reinforced by Mr. Gabriel from the MOHAN Foundation, who passionately spoke to attendees about the transformative power of organ donation. Drawing parallels to blood donation, he explained that while donating blood could save three to four lives, organ donation had the potential to save up to eight lives and positively impact over fifty more through tissue transplants.
To enhance understanding, informative flyers addressing frequently asked questions about organ donation were distributed to all attendees. These resources helped demystify the process and encouraged participants to consider signing up as donors, either during the event or in the future.
As the camp drew to a close, heartfelt thanks were extended by Mr. Mark D’Souza, President of Loving Hearts Goa, along with Mr. Ranjit Rodrigues and Ms. Sanyukta Gawade, Treasurer. They acknowledged the camp’s sponsor, Mr. Benson Coutinho, as well as the pivotal contributions of Tr. Charlotte Pereira, the camp coordinator, and Sr. Luisa Botelho, for their unwavering support and organisational efforts.
Mr. Gabriel, representing the MOHAN Foundation, also expressed his gratitude to Loving Hearts Goa and Mary Immaculate Girls’ High School for their continued support in spreading awareness about organ donation. Their commitment to integrating education with humanitarian outreach played a crucial role in making this camp not just a medical initiative, but a movement for change within the Panjim community.
This collaborative effort served as a shining example of what can be achieved when schools, non-profits, healthcare institutions, and the wider community come together for a common cause. It was more than an event—it was a message of hope, life, and generosity.
