| Name of the Event | NSS Blood Donation Camp |
| Organized by | NSS Unit of Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur in association with J.J. Mahanagar Blood Bank, Byculla, Mumbai |
| Objective of the session | Blood Donation Camp - Collection of maximum units of blood was the objective of this camp |
| Contact Person | Mrs. Neeta Dange, P.R.O., J.J. Mahanagar Blood Bank, Byculla, Mumbai |
| Date & Time of the Program | 6th November, 2020 at 2.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. |
| Venue | Mobile air conditioned blood donation van was parked near Diamond Garden, Chembur, Mumbai 400 071 |
| No. of Participants | 50 participants. (10 NSS Volunteers, 6 technicians including P.R.O.) One NSS Programme Officer and 33 students volunteering to donate blood. |
Since the Covid-19 lockdown did not allow for a blood donation camp to be organized in campus, the NSS unit of the college organized a mobile blood donation camp on Friday 6th November, 2020 from 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. The J.J. Mahanagar Blood Bank brought an air conditioned mobile van where donors could very comfortably donate blood.
The team from J.J. Mahanagar Blood Bank comprised of P.R.O. Mrs. Neeta Dange, One doctor and 4 technicians. They were supported by 10 NSS volunteers who put up banners marking the Blood Donation Camp. Placards were held by volunteers directing people towards the camp.
The Covid-19 Pandemic posed challenges to the Blood Donation activity as dondors were sceptical regarding the safety factor during blood donation. This is a sad predicament inspite of the fact that blood units are of utmost requirement in these difficult times of medical emergencies.
Students from College, friends and outsiders visited the camp and volunteered to donate blood. After checking and following SOP for blood donation, units of blood were collected.
12 units of blood were collected in all during the camp. We observed that while over 50 persons volunteered to donate blood only 12 people could succeed in the activity. This was because most of the girls who came forward were anaemic. Many of the boys and girls had low blood pressure. Many students were under-weight. Some of them were on medication and recovering from illness etc.
During the camp we received calls and messages of commendation from the Principal, teachers, students and MU NSS Director Shri. Sudhir Puranik. Puranik Sir said, “Every unit of blood collected is precious during this Covid-19 Pandemic period, Well done Mahatma Night Degree College NSS Volunteers!”
The NSS Volunteers worked sincerely and enthusiastically. Tea and snacks were given to blood donors and the team of organizers.
The J.J. Mahanagar Blood Bank awarded a certificate of appreciation to the NSS Unit of the college, which the NSS Leader Laxman Suwasiya received along with the team of volunteers. It was a moment of joy and gratifiation of a NSS Blood Donation Camp successfully completed.