Scores of students and people from different walks of life participated in a walkathon organised to make World Blood Donors Day, in Hubballi on June 15.
The event was organised by Sha Damji Jadavji Chheda Memorial Rashtrotthana Blood Centre. Students and other participants began the march from the centre. They went to Neeligin Road, Court Circle, Brindavan Circle, Dajibanpet and Moorusavir Mutt Road before returning to the originating point.
As part of World Blood Donors Day, Dattamurty Kulkarni donated blood for the 95th time, Sridhar Kulkarni for the 60th time, and Vinodkumar Patva for the 71st time. People who donated blood at regular intervals were honoured.
Sri Siddha Shivayogi Swami of Siddharoodh mutt, Devara Hubballi, emphasised the need for donating blood on a regular basis. “It not only benefits others, but also those who donate blood on a regular basis,” he said.
The seer emphasised the need for clearing misconceptions about blood donation among the people. He called on students to make it a habit to donate blood regularly.
Entrepreneur C.H.V.S.V. Prasad, Shivalingayya Shivayogimath, Dr. Raghavendra Bovera, Neelima Ashok Kottan, and Virendra Cheda were among those who took part in the programme.
Published - June 16, 2026 11:31 am IST
Source: The Hindu - India News
