Fortis Hospital and Draupadi Creation organise Blood Donation camp!

On the occasion of #WorldBloodDonorDay, #FortisHospital Mulund along with #DraupadiCreations organized a blood donation camp. The drive was inaugurated by #ShriManojKotak (Member of Parliament) and #DrSNarayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai from Fortis Hospital. The hospital collected 106 units of blood.

The drive was attended by some prominent players and renowned artists including Pranay Shette (Artist / Musician), Nandesh Umap (Famous Marathi Folk Singer), Jayesh Rane (Indian Football Player), Kittu Myakal (Famous Music Recordist), Himani Parab (Arjuna Awarded in Mallakhamb, Nikhil Rane (World Whistling Champion), Meghali Korgaonkar (National Kabaddi Player) and Sachin Mhaskar (International Rugby Player). Nandesh Umap, Sachin Mhaskar, Kittu Myakal & Jayesh Rane donated blood and encouraged others to come forward and support this noble cause. Riyaz Music performed live music at the drive to keep the donors entertained and de-stressed.

The camp was organized to fulfill the blood requirements in the city and to aid patients in need. The drive was well-received and 106 people attended it, which is sure to help drive a positive change in saving lives.

Speaking about the drive Dr S. Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospitals Mumbai said, “The last two years of the pandemic has witnessed a shortage of blood. Such initiatives are a welcome affair as it inspires people to donate their blood without any preconceived notions and support a noble cause. We encourage every healthy individual to come forward and support the cause of blood donation.”

Fortis Hospital also conducted blood donation camps, at Joyalukkas (jewellery store), Mulund. In the second leg of the drive, the hospital also plans to conduct a camp at Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel in the second leg on Monday and Tuesday respectively.

Some benefits of donating blood:
• Reduces the risk of heart attacks, liver ailment, and hemochromatosis
• Lowers the risk of cancer
• Helps reduce stress and improve emotional well-being
• It helps to form new blood cells in the body
• Helps in weight loss and benefits overall physical health
• Helps prevent premature aging and speeds up the healing process