BY A STAFF REPORTER
BUENA PARK,CA-Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Los Angeles Chapter (GOPIO-LA) organized a blood donation camp through the Red Cross in coordination with Rajput Association of America and Apna Punjabi Group at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, here on, June 18. The blood donation camp was a success and...
BUENA PARK,CA-Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Los Angeles Chapter (GOPIO-LA) organized a blood donation camp through the Red Cross in coordination with Rajput Association of America and Apna Punjabi Group at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, here on, June 18. The blood donation camp was a success and...
exceeded the expectations of the organizers. Red Cross expected to draw approximately 25 vials during the allotted time frame. There were 62 registrants and many more walk-ins to give blood. Many donors have to be turned away as Red Cross did not have resources to draw blood from all due to time constraints as well as other mandatory restrictions of travel to certain parts of the world or other limitations. Members of Red Cross team expressed their complete satisfaction with the outcome and were thankful to Gurdwara Singh Sabha management and the volunteers who helped them organize and assisted them in setting up the camp. GOPIO-LA members Kewal Kanda, Rajinder Dhunna, and Baljinder Tahim, Navin Gupta and Rani Kuusto played a key role.The Red Cross team-lead Ashley Brown expressing her satisfaction and gratification offered to hold future blood drives.
All donors and volunteers were offered free food, tea, and snacks by the Gurdwara management.
All donors and volunteers were offered free food, tea, and snacks by the Gurdwara management.