On 26th February 2017 the Mandir community hosted its twentieth blood donation session since 2009. To date they have collected 2000 units of blood, attracted 700 new donors, and helped to change over 6000 lives.
The Mandir’s blood donation sessions have often included support from local synagogues, churches, gurudwara’s and mosques, bringing faith groups together to perform these selfless acts of true kindness.
Bhavesh Varsani a 20 time donor said, “It’s great to be celebrating my 20th donation at the Mandir’s 20th session. There are fantastic nurses, an inspiring community and a stunning venue to visit.”
Amit Ghelani, a blood recipient and a NHSBT campaigner spoke to the donors of his gratitude at the anonymous gift of life he receives every three weeks when he undergoes blood transfusions for the treatment of thalassemia.
Sewa Day Trustee, Manoj Ladwa attended the session to promote Sewa Day’s month-long campaign to encourage more people from BAME backgrounds to donate, explained, “These blood donation camps are truly special. By giving blood you are giving people the opportunity of life and all the helpers and nurses here today through volunteering are giving society a very valuable thing – their time.”
The Mandir’s next Blood Donation Session will take place on Sunday 18 June 2017.
If you would like to donate please sign up at www.blood.co.uk
