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Oct 16, 2017: ICYM pakshikere unit and ICYM kinnigoli Varado in collaboration with various associations organized Blood Donation Camp on Sunday, 15th October, at St Jude Shrine Pakshikere, with the help of Fr Mullers Hospital, Mangalore. It began at around 10:00 am and continued up to 1:00 pm, with a steady stream of donors throughout.

The camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr Clifford Pinto, Assistant Parish Priest of Pakshikere Church by lighting the lamp. Dr. Crystal from Mullers Hospital gave the introductory talk on the importance of blood donation. Mr Nagesh Anchan, President of Kemral Gram Panchayath appriciated the social service of youngsters. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’souza, Parish Priest of St Jude Shrine, Mr Joel D’souza, President of St Jude association Pakshikere, Mrs Severine Lobo, President of Rotary Club, Kinnigoli, Mr Dinakar Anchan, Mangager of Trident Trucking, Mangalore were present for the programme. Miss Preema Pinto, President of ICYM Kinnigoli Varado welcomed the gathering. Mr Jackson Saldanha Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council Pakshikere delivered the vote of thanks, Mr Robert D’souza convened the programme. Many people participated in the camp. It indeed is a very good gesture on the part of the organizers.