Media Release

Moodbidri, Aug 30: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Moodbidri unit, in association with KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, organised a blood donation camp on August 28, at Holy Rosary High School here in the loving memory of the late Greshion Rodrigues.

The programme commenced with an inaugural programme which was presided over by parish priest and director Fr Onil D'Souza. Parish council secretary Ronald Serrao, co-ordinator of 21 Ayog, Sylvia Mascarenhas, Dr Akshaya, late Greshan’s parents Leo Rodrigues and Veronica Rodrigues, ICYM Mangalore diocese Red Drop co-ordinator Brendon Cutinho, unit president Vijoy Ashwin Cardoza, and Red Drop co-ordinator Reuben Serrao were present on the dais.

The programme began with a prayer song led by Carol Rebello and then dignitaries on the dais inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. ICYM president Vijoy Cardoza welcomed the gathering. An obituary to the late Greshion Rodrigues was offered by Clarita Fernandes. Fr Onil D’Souza shared his thoughts about blood donation. Dr Akshaya spoke about the importance and pre-requisite for donating blood.

The vote of thanks was given by ICYM Red Drop representative Reuben Serrao. The inaugural function was compered by Ishal Rebello.

Approximately 100 members had registered for donating blood, but only 83 members were eligible to donate. As a token of gratitude, the hospital staff handed over a memento to ICYM Moodbidri and congratulated them for organizing the event and encouraged them to organize many more in future.