REPORT on BLOOD DONATION

Introduction

Realizing the importance of blood donation program in Kathmandu University, KUYRCC has been organizing blood donation program annually. This year, it was organized on September 29, 2013 (Sunday) marking the first on-field program of the newly formed executive committee. The program was organized in joint collaboration with AMES(Association of Mechanical Engineering Students),  SEEE(Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) of Kathmandu University and was supported by Student Welfare. The venue was set up on parking area beside KU Fast Food Cafe to ensure the consistent supply of foods and water during program.

Discussion

Basic preparations and planning for the program started from 8 am. At 11 am, the program was formally inaugurated by respected Prof. Dr. Bim Pd. Shrestha, Associate Dean of KU-SOE and  HOD of Mechanical Engineering, where he was the first donor himself. Although 31 volunteers were allocated for the conduction of program, 44 volunteers actively participated in the program as per their respective free time in order to manage massive crowd. Total 10 health workers were present in the program from central office of Nepal Red Cross Society. The program was furthermore aided by significantly large number of beds compared to the previous programs i.e. 14 beds. It became a wonderful success as total of 219 donors got an opportunity to take part in life saving campaign. The statistic is of importance for both, organizing committee and donors. The program was successfully adjourned at 4 pm.

Budget analysis

In terms of financial aspects of program, expenses were contributed by AMES, SEEE and Student Welfare including tents and food for donors. Besides those expenses, the following costs were made:

ITEMS	COST(NPR)
Samosa	1120
Foods for health workers	670
Tea	240
Glucose	210
Jerry	960
Apple	315
Pen	30
Color Pen	60
Print	70
Tissue Paper	110
Volunteer card	200
Register	80
Chart Paper	40
Certificates	5050
TOTAL	9,155

Moreover, the role of AMES and SEE in managing tents, foods and volunteers were highly appreciable.

Conclusion and recommendations

Problems were seen in effective pre-planning like confined venue. Besides that, proper care could not be maintained for donors which resulted in 4 uneasy cases among the donors.

We are grateful to all the blood donors, central office of Nepal Red Cross Society, Nepal Red Cross Circle, kavre chapter,  AMES ,SEEE, Student Welfare and KUYRCC team for their devotion on humanitarian and social service for making this program a success.