Mysuru: Teachers Day is generally celebrated by felicitating teachers and giving them gifts but the teachers at Excel Public School, Mysuru, celebrated the occasion by donating their blood.

Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO) in association with Excel Public School and Jeevadhara Blood Bank conducted a voluntary blood donation camp at Excel Public School premises here recently.

Gowtham Dhamerla, Chief Operating Officer, BHIO, who spoke on the occasion said “By donating blood, you are not only saving a life who needs blood for living; you are saving a family who will always be thankful to you, as you are the reason for the living of that survivor.” 

K.G. Mathew, Principal, Excel Public School said “In celebration of this year’s Teacher’s Day, the staff of Excel Public School decided to commemorate the occasion in a unique and meaningful way. We believe that fostering a sense of care and

compassion for our fellow humans is a fundamental value that must be instilled in the next generation. What better way to demonstrate this than by actively participating in a noble cause?”

During the day-long blood donation camp, more than 71 teachers, some of them along with their family members donated blood. Donated blood will be given to needy patients of BHIO. Anand, Marketing Head, BHIO and Rashmi, Manager, Jeevadhara Blood Bank were also present.