Question

Shashank's blood group is A^+. One day in his college a blood donation camp was organized where he donated one unit of blood. The organizers gave him a coffee mug, fruits and juice to drink, and a certificate.

1. Which value is expressed by Shashank? Why did he donate blood?
2. Why did the organizers give him fruits and juice?
3. What was the need to give a certificate also? Which values are shown by both Shashank and the organizers?

Answer 1

Blood donation camps:

1. Blood donation camps are organized by government agencies and non-profitable organizations to keep the stock of healthy blood available to the needful recipients.
2. It is considered a healthy and noble deed to donate blood if the donor is eligible and healthy enough.
3. The medical professionals make sure that the blood donation does not harm the donor or recipient in any possible way.

The following can be deduced from the above excerpt:

1. Shashank displayed humanity and responsibility towards society by donating blood. People need blood to survive accidents, chronic illnesses, cancers, and surgeries. It is possible to save lives by donating blood.
2. The organizers provide him with fruits and juice to hydrate him. The juice aids in the replacement of fluids lost as a result of blood donation.
3. To encourage people to conduct more volunteer work in the community. Shashank and the organizers showed concern and responsibility for the community.