Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 7: The hair donation drive organized by St Agnes PU College in collaboration with Mercy Academy and Flyhigh Charitable Trust was held on November 6 in the auditorium.
The aim of this drive was to contribute to a noble cause. The chief guest Dr Sharon Deepti Rasquinha, gynaecologist was the esteemed personality who graced the occasion. She lauded the donors and the institution for taking this positive initiative. She emphasized the need to cultivate kindness and empathy in these troubled times. She gave an anecdotal reference to the time when she had donated hair as a student. She spoke about how cancer can be a traumatic experience and gestures like these go a long way in bolstering the spirit of patients.
The primary objectives of the event were to collect hair donations from willing participants to make wigs for cancer patients and to raise awareness about the importance of supporting individuals fighting cancer. It also helps foster a sense of community and philanthropy within our college.
The event was planned meticulously in advance by the convenors Olivia Patrao, department of arts, and Arshiya Patel, department of English and conducted under the aegis of Abhaya - the women's forum.
Many students volunteered to have their hair cut, the youngest donor was Janice Crasta, a ten-year- old. The audience was delighted to see Sr Janet Sequeira, the vice principal parting with her hair for this wonderful initiative. The talented hairdressers from Mercy Academy were on-site to ensure proper collection.
The hair donation drive proved to be a great success. The event emphasized the importance of giving back and served as a reminder that small gestures can make a big difference in the lives of others.
Olivia Patrao welcomed and introduced the chief guest, Arshiya Patel proposed the vote of thanks, while Vesika and Valora compered the programme. Shinelle and group invoked God's blessings through a prayer song, while Chinmayi and group gave an evocative dance performance.
The principal Sr Norine D’Souza and vice principal Sr Janet Sequeira, Sheryl Iona, managing trustee, Flyhigh Charitable Trust, Mercy, proprietor of Mercy Academy, the faculty and students were an integral part of the programme.