Blood donation drive held at Sri Guruvayurappan temple

The blood will go on to support critical life-saving treatments for patients in need.

MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted a blood donation drive. / Courtesy Photo

Sri Guruvayurappan Temple, in partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, hosted a highly successful blood donation drive on Sep.28, 2024. It received an overwhelming response from the community, with both pre-registered donors and walk-ins filling all available slots.

The donations were facilitated by MD Anderson's mobile coach. / Courtesy Photo

By the end of the day, a total of 30 units of blood were collected.

The donations were facilitated by MD Anderson's mobile coach, which ensured a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for all participants. The blood will go on to support critical life-saving treatments for patients in need, underscoring the power of collective action and community involvement.

Doners donating blood. / Courtesy Photo

The event was spearheaded by Sreekala Nair and Sreejith Govindan, with strong support from the Temple's board of directors. Temple president Sunil Nair inaugurated the event, thanking participants and emphasizing the importance of such community service initiatives.

The temple extended its gratitude to all volunteers, donors, and community members who came together to make the drive a resounding success.