Perambalur:
More than 50 people donated blood at a special blood donation camp organised by the Red Cross at the Government Arts and Science College in Kurumbalur, Perambalur district, on the occasion of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
District Collector P. Abdul Rasaq inaugurated the camp on Wednesday and inspected the arrangements.
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that blood donation was essential to save lives during medical emergencies, including surgeries and accidents. Every drop of blood donated could save a person's life and help secure the future of an entire family, he said.
Blood donors were true lifesaving ambassadors of society, and their selfless service and humanitarian spirit deserved appreciation, he added.
He congratulated all those who had voluntarily donated blood to help patients fighting for their lives. More than 50 people donated blood at the special camp held in the district.
The Collector also distributed certificates to the blood donors.
Red Cross Society president Thangaraj, Kurumbalur Government Arts and Science College Principal M. Arunasalam, Perambalur Taluk Tahsildar Palanichselvan and others participated in the event.
Photo: A blood donation camp organised by the Perambalur Red Cross Society.
