GOPIO Bengaluru chapter organises blood donation for HIV patients

GOPIO Bangalore Chapter held its first social initiative in association with Garden City University, Bengaluru, for the donation of blood for HIV patients. 140 donors volunteered for the drive, including students, faculty members and GOPIO members. Dr. Joseph V.G., Chancellor, expressed his happiness to be associated with the noble cause. GOPIO Bengaluru strives to serve as a platform for the global Indian diaspora, amplifying Bengaluru's unique global standing across various sectors.

The Bengaluru chapter of the GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin) held its first social initiative in association with Garden City University, Bengaluru, for the donation of blood for the HIV patients being treated by the ACCEPT Society.

The blood donation camp, which was held on December 7, saw as many as 140 donors volunteering for the drive. The camp was conducted jointly with Garden City University and the Lions International District 317E for the patients being treated by ACCEPT Society, an NGO that works for the treatment and betterment of people affected by HIV. The volunteers included students, faculty members and members of the GOPIO Bangalore chapter, said a press release.

Dr. Joseph V.G., Chancellor, expressed his happiness to be associated with GOPIO Bangalore Chapter towards such a noble cause. Chairman GOPIO International Sunny Kulathakal spoke about the huge role and impact of the Indian diaspora in the context of both India and the world today.

GOPIO Bangalore Chapter is a part of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, dedicated to community service globally. The GOPIO Bengaluru chapter strives to serve as a pivotal platform for the global Indian diaspora, amplifying Bengaluru’s unique global standing across various sectors such as IT, Space, Defence, Health, FinTech, and more, said the press release.