Events

What does freedom feel like to a child?

At Sankalp Blood Centre, it looked like flag hoisting, dancing, songs, quizzes, drawings and a meal shared by children, mothers and the team.

Amid the excitement, one child smiled and said, “The celebration here at Sankalp is better than school!” It was an innocent way of saying just how much the day had been enjoyed.

More than an Independence Day programme, it became a warm memory created together through music, laughter and the simple joy of belonging.

On 21st June 2026, Sankalp observed International Yoga Day with a guided yoga session led by Ms. Sumitra. The session encouraged staff to step away from their daily responsibilities, embrace mindful movement, and focus on physical and mental well-being through simple breathing exercises and stretches.

In the last quarter of 2024, thalassemia prevention coordinators from across India took part in a series of valuable training sessions. In Maharashtra, the focus was on building confidence, with role-playing exercises that helped coordinators improve their counseling skills.

In November 2024, the two-day Annual Training program for Thalassemia management teams took place in Bangalore and Ahmedabad, with 21 day-care centers participating. The program aimed to strengthen healthcare teams' skills to ensure every patient receives optimal care and can lead a normal life.

Jasper, diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at age 1, faced regular blood transfusions and frequent hospitalizations due to severe pain crises.

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In an impressive display of community engagement and generosity, a total of 57 blood donation camps were organized across various organizations in November-December 2024. These efforts resulted in the collection of 2,610 units of blood , supported by 2,930 willing donors.

The campaigns, which spanned across major corporations, educational institutions, and community groups. 

Key Highlights from the Blood Donation Campaigns:

Every dreamer is not a doer, and every doer is not a dreamer. But when these two forces collide, magic happens. Sankalp, a visionary with an unyielding belief in the power of action, is the perfect blend of dreamer and doer. Our dream for the Ahmedabad BMT project was big—an expansion that would elevate the project to new heights. But this dream was no easy feat.