Kolkata: Over 400 students of Jadavpur University pledged their support to give a second chance at life to patients fighting blood cancer and blood disorders like thalassemia and aplastic anemia.
The students registered as potential stem cell donors at the drive conducted by DKMS-BMST Foundation India.
In the fight against blood cancer, NGO DKMS-BMST Foundation India teamed up with Jadavpur University for a stem cell donor registration drive during the educational institution’s annual techno-management festival, ‘FETSU presents Srijan’.
The drive aimed to raise awareness about blood cancer and stem cell transplants and encourage the youth to come forward for the cause.
As Srijan24’s official social initiative partner, DKMS-BMST took the opportunity to engage the student community in a vital mission to save lives through stem cell donor registration.
Patrick Paul, CEO, DKMS-BMST Foundation India said, “Our sincere thanks to Jadavpur…