SRC and Amriteswari Society launch Bloodmobile Partnership

To much fanfare, the Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross Society (SRC), Mr Tee Tua Ba, presented a plaque to the Amriteswari Society on April 15 2010, to commemorate the partnership between the two Societies in encouraging blood donation within the Indian community.

Amriteswari Society has committed to set up fixed blood mobile sites at its premises along Hindoo Road, ensuring that there are regular drives held every second Saturday of the month (except for months of June, September and December).

The partnership between SRC's Blood Donor Recruitment Programme and Amriteswari Society is significant, as statistics show that the Indian community has a higher make up of negative blood types, and sustained contributions would ensure sufficient stock of such rare blood types.

The presentation of the plaque was symbolic as it was blessed by Amma, the society’s international humanitarian and spiritual leader. Amma had inspired countless to respect and love others with equanimity; regardless of race, language or religion. In her three day visit to Singapore from 15th to 17th April, she had touched the lives of thousands with her warm embrace.