Like-minded organizations join hands with REDROP
Udupi: Team Redrop in association with Lions Club Udupi held a meeting with Like-minded organizations that help the public at times of genuine blood requirement. The meeting was held at the Lion’s Bhavan Udupi here on the 26th November 2018 .
Dion D’souza, President of ICYM Udupi Diocese briefed the gathering about the functioning of the app. The app is developed by ICYM Udupi diocese for the benefit of the people of Udupi district. The design of the app is kept simple so that the common man can access the app without much difficulty. Initially, the app will function as a portal to connect the donor and receiver in the local vicinity. There will be further developments in the app after a period of 8 to 10 months. The sole purpose of the app is to make the donors available whenever a genuine requirement is posted.
The president requested the gathering for their wholehearted support in creating a strong database. Members of the various organizations present appreciated the project REDROP and contributed their ideas. The requirement of identifying the donors of rare groups is a challenge and the members ensured their complete support in making this initiative a success by registering all the donors in their contact list to the app. The team also suggested publicity regarding the app in the blood banks of the district and also in the hospitals with the support of hospital administrations.
The date and venue of launching the app were also revealed during the meeting. The app will be launched on 18th December 2018 at Kidiyoor Sheshashayana Hall, Udupi at 05.00 pm. Esteemed dignitaries from the government and non-government organizations along with the people of goodwill will be present for the programme.
The secretary of Lions club Udupi, Raviraj, on behalf of all the like-minded organizations ensured that they will be committed to helping the team REDROP in this venture. He also appreciated the initiative of young people in socially oriented activities and said that the Lions club Udupi always supports such activities. The meeting concluded at 6:45 pm. Derick Mascarenhas, Ex-President of ICYM Udupi Diocese compered the programme.