normalnormalnormalParagon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71, Mohali organised a blood donation camp in memory of late Iqbal S. Shergill, who apart from being the Director of the school was also a well known educationist of tricity. It is pertinent to state here that Iqbal S. Shergill was snatched away by the cruel hands of destiny at a very young age.Meanwhile, the camp saw school staff, alumni and other well-wishers participating in the emotional occasion in large numbers. The blood donors enthusiastically took part in this social cause and a total of 102 units of blood were collected in the camp. The camp was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late Iqbal S. Shergill which falls on July 24.The camp was held in collaboration with Sohana Hospital in the school premises. Sohana Hospital is a renowned multi-speciality hospital under the Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Eye Hospital Trust. The blood collection was carried out by a 12-member paramedical team led by Dr. Gurmeet Singh (MBBS, MD), Head of Department – Transfusion Medicine.On this occasion, Jatinder S. Shergill, mentor of the school and senior member of Paragon Educational Society, said that this event is an emotional tribute to the late Iqbal S. Shergill, who dedicated his life to the values of compassion, service and selflessness. He further said that the late Iqbal S. Shergill was not only a source of inspiration in the field of education but also an icon of human values. The ideals set by him inspire all of us even today.Jatinder S. Shergill also announced that this blood donation camp will now be organized every year on the birth anniversary of the late Iqbal S. Shergill, so that his ‘spirit of working for the betterment of society’ can remain alive and positivity continues to spread in the society.Each blood donor was welcomed by the NCC cadets of the school and their photo was also taken at a selfie booth, which was a unique way of honoring the blood donors. The school management expressed heartfelt thanks to all the blood donors, participants and associates. All blood donors were provided elaborate refreshments along with the blood Donation Certificate.School Principal Jasmeet Kaur thanked all the donors and the people, who helped in organising this camp.normalnormalThe post Paragon School organises blood donation camp appeared first on Chandigarh City News.