Mangaluru: St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute organised a blood donation camp on its campus in collaboration with Lions Club Mangaluru. The camp was conducted as a tribute to the late Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza SJ for his dedicated service to society.
The camp began at 10:00 a.m. and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, staff, alumni and members of the Lions Club, reflecting a strong spirit of social responsibility and community service.
Inaugural ceremony and dignitaries
The programme commenced with a brief inaugural function attended by several dignitaries from the Lions Club and the institution.
Among those present were Lion Rajesh Kamath, President of Lions Club Mangaluru; Dr Kirana Pailoor, Head of Department at Father Muller Medical College Hospital; Lion Vinayak Pai, Treasurer of Lions Club Mangaluru; Chief Guest Ln. Hema Rao, First Vice President of Lions Club Mangaluru; Lion Ganesh Shenoy, Second Vice President of Lions Club Mangaluru; and Rev. Fr John D’Souza, Director.
Mr Roshan D’Souza, Principal of St Aloysius ITI, Mr Alwyn Menezes, Vice Principal, Lion Richard Lobo, Coordinator – Service Activity, Lion Shivaram Rai, Past Treasurer of Lions Club Mangaluru, Lion Dayavathi, Lion Noel Lobo, Zone Chairperson (Region 6), Lion Wilson N., Advisor of Leo Club St Aloysius ITI, Leo Royson, President of Leo Club and Leo Rivan, Student Council President, were also present.
The programme was efficiently compered by Lion Wilson N., who served as the Master of Ceremonies.
Speakers emphasise importance of blood donation
Chief Guest Ln. Hema Rao, Dr Kirana Pailoor and Director Rev. Fr John D’Souza addressed the gathering and emphasised the importance of voluntary blood donation.
They highlighted that donating blood is a noble humanitarian act that can save many lives and encouraged young people to actively participate in such service-oriented initiatives.
Medical staff and technicians ensured that strict safety and hygiene protocols were followed during the camp. Every donor underwent proper medical screening before the blood donation process.
Strong participation from students and staff
The blood donation drive received an encouraging response from the campus community and members of the Lions Club.
A total of 76 donors participated in the camp, including 11 staff members, 16 donors through staff contacts, and 49 students. Several students came forward as first-time donors, demonstrating a growing awareness about the importance of community service.
The camp also served as an opportunity to educate young participants about health awareness, humanitarian values and social responsibility.
Successful humanitarian initiative
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to the Lions Club members, the medical team and the management of St Aloysius ITI for their support in organising the event.
Lunch was arranged for all donors as a gesture of appreciation for their contribution.
Organisers described the camp as a grand success, noting that the initiative strengthened the spirit of service and unity among the participants while encouraging youth to continue contributing to humanitarian causes in the future.
