Mangalore : “Blood donation is a greatest service that you can do to the society and mankind. People usually say only god can save life. But, by giving blood you can become a god” said Prof. T.C. Shivashankara Murthy, Vice chancellor Mangalore University here on Thursday.

The blood donation camp is organized by Mangalore University Blood Donor’s Group (MUBDG), Department of MCJ, PG student’s Council and Department of MBA in association with Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Deralakatte at University Health Centre.

While inaugurating the camp Prof. Murthy said “No other Universities in Karnataka are running a Blood Donor’s Group like MUBDG in this capacity. If somebody gets blood on proper time, they will live and your blood will be running in their body” he added.

More than hundred people including a number of girl students have registered their name and from this 62 people donated their blood in the camp. Prof G. P. Shivram co-ordinator of Mangalore University Blood Donor’s group, welcomed the gathering. Prof. P.L. Dharma, Director of Student’s Welfare proposed a vote of thanks.

Earlier, as the part of blood donation camp, Mangalore University Blood Donor’s Group (MUBDG), a venture initiated by Communication Club of Department of MCJ in 2012 had made an effective campaign to enhance the strength of blood donor’s group. Number of new members including teachers and students has enrolled their name in MUBDG.