Facts & Figures. Blood is a red coloured fluid flowing continuously in our body’s circulatory system. About 1/12 of the body weight of a healthy individual is blood. On an average there are about 5-6 lt. of blood present. Blood is not something that can be manufactured. It can only come from healthy human being. Every healthy human being with age 18-60 years with minimum weight 45kg with hemoglobin 12.5gm% can donate blood. The human being should be healthy and have not suffered from HIV, Malaria, Typhoid or other transmissible diseases. Blood donation is a noble, selfless service. It gives the donor a feeling of joy and contentment. Also this is an expression of love for man kind, as blood knows no caste, creed, religion or race, country, continent or sex.

To donate one unit of blood takes 3-5 min. but the whole process and documentation takes approx. 15 min. One unit contains 350-450 ml. of blood which is completed by the body in 24-48 hours and this new blood makes the body more active. After every three months the blood can be donated once. The blood collected in the blood camps has stored in blood banks for 32-35 days at a temp. of 2-4 degrees Celsius in the freezer in the form of its components but the platelets of the blood can not be store much more time. So fresh blood is needed always. WHO celebrates 14th June as a “World Blood Donor Day.” This day is the birthday of “Karl Landsteiner” the scientist who discovered the ABO blood group system. ABO group have four categories A, B, O, AB which is further depends upon Rh factor.     

From the past few years, the reckless growth in human population as given birth to numerous crucial problems. With the ever increasing population, there has also been rise in the means of transportation resulting in crowds everywhere. The nature of every human being’s to hurry to the desired target is not only increasing the number of accidents but also gives birth to numerous new and deadly diseases. This is continuously polluting our global environment. To fight against these situations there is a dire necessity to donate blood. To cite the data, it can be said that in India after every 2 sec., a unit of blood is required. Due to the lack of awareness and ignorance, regarding the importance of blood donation in some situation, many individuals lost their precious lives. Although many self-determined and social welfare association have been making efforts to make the people aware of the importance of blood donation but it has not been able to fulfill the big demand of blood donation.

Profile: Realising the social responsibility, Baba Farid Group of Institutions included this aim in its agenda by dedicating the year 2009 to ‘Social Services’.   

The year 2009 was dedicated to ‘Social Service’ under the commendable guidance of the Managing Director S. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal as part of the Social Awareness Campaign. Baba Farid Blood Donor’s Squad was established by organising a grand Blood Donation camp on the very first day of the year. Students, teachers along with the members of the managing committee enthusiastically participated in it. The purpose of the squad is to provide blood in the time of need in the radius of 50km from the Institute. Also it aims to create awareness among the masses regarding this noble cause. The squad is providing its services in the towns such as Faridkot, Kotkapura, Muktsar, Malout, Gidderbaha, Dabwali, Mansa, Barnala, Rampura and nearby villages. Also in collaboration with other voluntary organisations the squad has been successful in providing services in the cities of Amritsar, Ludhiana and Chandigarh.

Unique Feature: It is the only organisation whose students, teachers, employees and the members of the management are always at their toes to come forward for this noble pursuit. The squad is a unique concept of the Institute in the Malwa Region that is doing excellent service. All the members of the squad are always geared up to donate blood when needed. During 2009 more than 100 donors have contributed for this pious cause. Blood donation is the greatest donation. Nothing can substitute for blood. Not only precious lives are saved, it also promotes a sense of brotherhood among people. Baba Farid Blood Donor’s Squad motivates members of society by conducting seminars, conferences and distributing literature related to this. To inspire public for this divine cause a procession was brought out in the city during 6th Virasat Mela. Baba Farid Squad welcomes all students, aware citizens, clubs and voluntary organisations to join us in our humble effort to serve mankind. We can be contacted on the following numbers.

• 9501115228 - Prof. Labh Singh (Sub Co-ordinator Baba Farid Blood Donor’s Squad)
• 9501115254 - Prof. Narinder Singla (Sub Co-ordinator Baba Farid Blood Donor’s Squad)