West Midlands Satsang Bhawan hosted the 2010 National Blood Donation Camp on Sunday 26th September in remembrance of the lives and sacrifices of all saints and sages including the supreme sacrifice of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji.  Unlike previous blood donation drives, this event proved extra special as for the first time in European history, the National Blood Donation Camp was held in conjunction with the weekly Congregation, providing an even greater spiritual atmosphere intertwined with a united desire to selflessly serve humanity. 

This auspicious day was organised through the grace and blessings of His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji Maharaj, by Rev Mahesher Singh Bhumbra (Executive Member In Charge Social Welfare) with the support of the national Social Welfare Advisory Team.  This event proved hugely successful with sewadal volunteers travelling from across all regions of the country including Yorkshire and Glasgow, West London, Oxford, East Midlands, West Midlands and East London.

The enthusiasm of all saints to fulfil Baba Ji’s vision that “blood is to flow in veins and not in drains”, was clearly visible through over 100 saints travelling many hours and hundreds of miles to give their blood for the benefit of humanity, truly illustrating that saints are forever ready to selflessly serve in order to fulfil Baba Ji’s wish.  Unfortunately, due to stringent National Blood Service regulations and technical issues, only one mobile blood vehicle was available, constraining receipt to 35 successful donations.

The joyous nature of all in attendance was visible in the words, spirit and action of all those saints that donated, were unable to donate and in the numerous local West Midland’s sewadal who worked tireless and selfless to provide continuous refreshments and a community meal (langar) throughout the day.

The support and dedication of the National Blood Service was also truly inspirational and hugely appreciated.  Margaret Littlefair from the National Blood Service Donor support team, expressed her gratitude to the Sant Nirankari Mission for the calm, loving and pleasant way in which the event was managed and commented on her surprise at how professionally the event was managed by volunteers.

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