In October, Microsoft employees across India came together to celebrate the #JoyOfGiving as part of Microsoft Give 2025, partnering with Sankalp India Foundation to organise blood donation drives across their campuses.
A day of learning, laughter and connection marked the visit of the wonderful team from Thermo Fisher Scientific to Sankalp India Foundation. The day began with cheerful introductions, followed by an engaging session on blood donation and thalassemia that highlighted the impact of collective effort in saving lives.
On 7th October, Shaival and Dharmik collected 67 family samples for HLA typing at Jodhpur, followed by 20 family samples at the Faridabad daycare on 8th October. Alongside the collections, impactful counselling sessions were held to address doubts and build trust in Bone Marrow Transplant as a cure.
On 3rd October 2025, Sankalp India Foundation marked a remarkable milestone by crossing 100 Bone Marrow Transplants since the beginning of this financial year. In October alone, 28 transplants are being carried out across the centres in Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
On 18th October, the spirit of Deepavali lit up Sankalp India Foundation with celebrations in both Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
At the Sankalp Blood Centre in Bangalore, the evening began with a pooja that filled the space with warmth and devotion. Families joined in, adding to the festive spirit. The rangoli competition brought colour and creativity to every corner, followed by a cheerful announcement of winners.
Bhavani’s family from Yadgiri moved to Bangalore for her treatment. Since she was seven months old, Bhavani received regular blood transfusions at our Daycare in Indira Gandhi Institute Of Child Health.
When doctors found a suitable HLA match in her family, her father hesitated, fearing for his young son who would be the donor.
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Sankalp India Foundation organised a virtual session on everyday mental health and emotional well-being under the theme Pause, Reflect and Recharge.
The Sankalp Hemoglobinopathy Academy of Learning (SHeAL) continues to nurture reflective and compassionate leaders through its Mentor Development Series.
Mentored by Mr. Sunil Dhimal and facilitated by Ms. Jessiena Ponmalar, the series empowers senior professionals to design and deliver impactful learning experiences for their team members.
September Highlights
Prevention
Screened 253 pregnant women and prevented 4 affected births, empowering families to take charge of their future.
Blood Donation
October arrived wrapped in the warmth of Dusshera and Diwali, a time for togetherness, celebration and light. But for our Bone Marrow Transplant units and Daycares, it also brought an uphill task. With people travelling and festive plans taking priority, arranging regular blood donations became a major challenge. Platelets, with their short shelf life, added another layer of difficulty.
