Rotary Surat Riverside had a successful blood donation camp at Ishwar Bhuvan, Nanpura, Surat on 26th September 1999 Sunday at 8:30 a.m. where there was an overwhelming response. We had to close the camp upon collection of 40 units of blood at the request of Surat Raktadan Kendra, due to overstocking of units. Sincere gratitude to the Director Melvyn Pereira Aptech Computer Centre Belgium Tower, Surat with his students and staff, who contributed in a very big way KEEP IT UP MEMBERS

Rotary Surat Riverside organized their first blood donation camp of the year at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Surat on Sunday 15th December 2002 at 8:30 a.m.

We had a good number of donors in spite of various commitments by many Rotarians on that day.

Special thanks to PP Rtn. Dr. Sunil D’Souza and Rtn. Stanley Martin for organizing the camp. Surat Raktadan Kendra supported the camp for collecting the blood units.

Blood donors on Sunday 15th December from our club:

Rtn. Mukund Jariwala

Rtn. Jugal Shinglot

Rtn. Pankaj Shah

Rtn. Bankim Vashi

Rtn. Mehul Shah

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First Blood Donation Camp of 2003:-

The year’s first blood donation camp was organized on 17th August 2003 with the able guidance of PP Rtn. Jugal and the active and enthusiastic involvement of the Radheynagar Youth Club. An attractive Pandal with facilities for blood donors and sitting arrangements for volunteers was prepared by them.

Inspiring and stimulating music was provided in the background. The function was graced by the Municipal Counselors Shri Jitubhai Barot, Shri Hiteshbhai Gamit and Mrs. Rupaben Zaveri. Mrs. Rupaben inaugurated the camp followed by an inspiring speech by Shri Jitubhai. Dr. Gunvantbhai Desai of Surat Raktadankendra was present to guide the proceedings. Rotarians, Anns, Family Friends and students of Engineering College donated blood. In all 51 units was collected.

One incident proved that humanity was still living in our hearts – viz a passing Shikh gentleman stopped on hearing the music to see what was going on. On hearing about the blood donation camp, he immediately donated his blood too. Hats off to him. It was a wonderful way of ‘Lending a Hand’. Certificates were given to the donors.

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Second Blood Donation Camp of 2003:-

For the 6th year in succession, Rotary Surat Riverside joined hands with Mt. Carmel Church, Nanpura on 14th December 2003 to successfully collect 34 bottles of blood. We congratulate our club Rotarians ketan, Jugal, Stanley, Pankaj, Divyang and Ann Gracy for having willingly contributed for the cause.

The camp did create a lot of awareness and it was heartening to see many youngsters come forward to donate blood.

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Second Blood Donation Camp of 2004:-

In keeping with the Rotary Centennial Celebrations, Rotary Surat Riverside too celebrated this time with a CAUSE….. The second Blood Donation Camp of the year was held on:

Time: 8.30am to 10.30am

Date: 3rd April 05 - Sunday

Place: Catholic Church, Dutch Road, Nanpura, Surat

The Motto remained: “EACH ONE BRING ONE” (to donate)..... TO CELEBRATE

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Blood Donation Camp of 2006-07:-

C D Pachchigar College of Homoeopathic Medicine [Udhna Magdalla road, Surat] had organized a Blood Donation Camp on 29th December 2006 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. It was to celebrate the 75th birth day of its founder Principal and Chairman of Trust Shri Dr. Dashrathbhai Pachchigar.

It was a morning full of zeal and enthusiasm amongst the staff and students of college. Everyone was ready to donate blood for this noble cause to give life to someone needy. Some sad faces were also seen for being unable to donate for some medical reasons. Ex-students and parents of students also participated in camp.

Rotary Surat River side also became a party to this wonderful event and played active role. Rtn Sanjay Pandya, Rtn Dr. Kuldeep Desai, Rtn. Amit Adhiya, Rtn. Dr. Akshay Banker were joined by our own ex-Rotarian Anand Kangriwala.

We could collect 201 bottles of blood and even had to say no to some donors as the target was achieved.

Blood Donation Camp of 2007-08:-

As Rotary’s anniversary falls in February, it was decided to commemorate it with service to the mankind. The TEAM-103 of Rotary Surat Riverside, who has always been in the forefront when it comes to blood donations, took up the task and tied up with RC Udhna and RC Surat Seaface in an endeavor to collect 103 units of blood. Members were intimated by emails, text messages as well as personal calls to avail of this noble opportunity on February 23rd 2008, Saturday between 4 and 6 p.m.

PP Rtn Prakash Patel of RC Udhna came forward to lend his space at the lower ground at Platinum Plaza opp. S.P.B. College of Commerce.  He made  wonderful  arrangements  for

beds, tables, biscuits, coffee, etc. to compliment the motto of the evening “Save Life – Donate Blood”.

Sec. Amit had taken extra pains to co-ordinate with 3 local TV channels and 6 newspaper correspondents to organize a press conference in order to spread awareness of Rotary’s humanitarian programs among the local public. He tried to do justice in apprising the audience (which was aired multiple times) about the purpose of the blood camp.

The tremendous response to the camp forced it to be kept till 7:30 p.m. as people kept on registering one after the other for the cause. RSR managed to reach its target of 103 bottles of blood in spite of many of its members and anns being rejected on medical grounds.

Rotary’s 103rd anniversary and the success of the camp were celebrated by all three clubs by cutting & savoring a cake late in the evening. Three cheers for RSR!!!

Blood Donation Camp of 2009-10:-

1st July witnesses the change of Rotary Year. It also is known as World Doctor's Day. To start the RY 2009-10 with a bang, Rotary Surat Riverside and Rotary Club of Surat Roundtown joined hands and organised a blood donation camp at the Mahavir Cardiac Hospital.

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