ShardaCare–Healthcity partnered with the Laxmi Taru Foundation as the healthcare partner for one of India’s largest voluntary blood donation drives, held at Rohini, New Delhi. The campaign drew nearly 10,000 participants and recorded over 3,100 voluntary blood donations, making it one of the country’s largest community-led blood donation initiatives.
Blood donation remains critical for emergency care, trauma, major surgeries, organ transplants, maternal care and the treatment of several life-threatening conditions. As per the press release, the initiative highlighted the growing importance of voluntary blood donation in ensuring an adequate blood supply for hospitals.
Experts Stress the Importance of Voluntary Blood Donation
Dr. Harprit Singh, Head – Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank, ShardaCare–Healthcity, said, “Every unit of blood donated has the potential to save multiple lives. Since blood cannot be manufactured, voluntary donors remain the backbone of every healthcare system. Large-scale donation drives help hospitals remain prepared for emergencies and provide timely life-saving transfusions.”
Highlighting its importance for specialised care, Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Vice Chairman – Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), ShardaCare–Healthcity, said patients undergoing bone marrow transplants and those with blood disorders often require repeated blood and platelet transfusions. “A strong culture of voluntary blood donation directly translates into better outcomes and renewed hope for these patients and their families,” he added.
Promoting Health Beyond Hospital Walls
Dr. Kousar Shah, Group CEO, ShardaCare–Healthcity and Sharda Hospital, said the initiative reflected the shared commitment of healthcare providers and communities to saving lives, while thanking the Laxmi Taru Foundation for leading the campaign.
As part of the drive, every blood donor received a complimentary ISI-marked helmet, promoting both lifesaving blood donation and road safety. Around 250 NGOs and organisations, including Thalassemics India, Rotary Club, Lions Club and DATRI Foundation, supported the initiative.