“What? I’ve never heard of something like this!” Parth was amazed when his friend Kaushal called to invite him for a special event at the Ahmedabad branch of Indian Red Cross Society. Kaushal’s father was voluntarily donating blood for the 100 th time. “Kaushal, I am getting goosebumps. People are afraid of the sight of a needle and your father donates blood every three months? Wow.” Kaushal’s chest puffed up a little. Yes, not many had a father like his. “Will you join me, Parth? I also intend to make my first blood donation. Incidentally, the 14 th of June is also celebrated as World Blood Donors’ Day.” “Yes, I will be there! Tell me, can I also donate blood?” “Let’s check with the doctors on that day at the Blood Bank.” 14 th June 2021, was a historic day for the Parekh family. It was a landmark event for Rameshbhai Parekh, Kaushal’s father while young Kaushal was making his debut for a noble cause. Parth also donated blood for the first time. It was not easy to convince
Mahesh Trivedi - The Karmayogi
This is a blog containing stories inspired from the life of my father Mahesh Trivedi, who many called the "true Karmayogi", or "the unsung hero". He touched millions of lives through his contribution in the areas of voluntary blood donation, eye donation, and eradication of Thalassemia.