Butterfly

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The Indian Subcontinent is home to nearly 1,977 species of butterflies; Sikkim with around 600 species and Western Ghats with 300 species are by far the richest regions for butterfly diversity.

Activities

From providing the help for emergency blood request to acheive 100% voluntary blood donation. Sankalp has started many different activity. Each of the activity (Project) has its unique goal and objective.

All the activity can be seen as different roads towards 100% Voluntary Blood Donation

Why should I donate Blood?

Blood donation gives, a proud feeling of touching someone’s life in such a beautiful way. Its an experience that no words can define. You have to donate blood yourself to find out. By keeping the blood line flowing, you will greatly contribute towards a healthier, happier society. Do remember, any one may require blood any time.

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Did You Know?
  • Human blood was an essential component of “witches brew”
  • Romans & Greek drank blood of slain gladiators for rejuvenation.
  • Egyptian queens slained their slaves and bathed in their blood to be more beautiful
  • MahaBharatha: Bhima vowed to kill Dushshasana and drink his blood.
  • Europe:Blood transfusion from noble men to prisoners was tried in the hope that “Transfer of vice and virtue”was possible through blood.
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    Introduction

    What could be nobler than saving a human life. We salute the Armed forces for safeguarding us. We respect the Doctors for saving our lives. Now its your turn to be a life saver. This is your opportunity to be a real life hero, a savior for someone. Donate Blood! Gift another Smile Another Laugh Another Chance... Every 80 seconds someone in Bangalore needs blood. In this city of 5 million people, 55% o blood still comes from Non-Voluntary sources. One out of every 2 patients has to struggle to find blood. Blood for humans can come only from humans.

    History of Blood Transfusion

    1628: William Harvey, leading physician of his day, is the first to demonstrate that blood circulates round the body. 1657: Sir Christopher Wren takes time out from designing cathedrals to inject some fluids into the circulation of animals, using equipment developed by William Harvey. 1666: In the same year that London burns, Richard Lower performs the first successful transfusion, albeit on an animal. 1667: Samuel Pepys scribbles in his notes that experiments have been taking place at the Royal Society, transfusing blood from one dog to another. 1818: Dr James Blundell conducts transfusio

    All About Blood

    Q: What is blood? How much blood does a person have? A: Blood is the red coloured fluid flowing continuously in our body's circulatory system. About 1/12th of the body weight of a healthy individual is blood. On an average there are about 5 - 6 litres of blood present. Q: What is the composition of blood? A: Blood contains mainly a fluid called plasma in which are suspended cellular elements.

    How fast does my body produce blood?

    The human body is a non-stop,24-hour blood manufacturing factory! And it carries on working, without any special effort from you, while you are busy in your office, or studying, sleeping, eating, laughing, dancing, playing a game of tennis... Production of red cells... Red cells have a life of only 120 days and are replenished by fresh cells throughout one's life. The new cells are formed in the bone marrow and transported through fine bones to the bloodstream. On a normal basis the rate of loss and reproduction is about 50 millilitres per 24 hours.