Cine Blood: A Novel Initiative at Tagore Theatre
At the 29th IFFK, cinephiles flocked to attend the newly launched unique blood donation initiative called "Cine Blood" at Tagore Theatre. The campaign, organized by Kerala State Chalachithra Academy in collaboration with Pol Blood, Kerala State Blood Transfusion Council, and the blood bank at Government Women and Children Hospital Thycaud, drew large numbers of youngsters who enthusiastically donated blood for a noble cause.
The second part of the "Cine Blood" initiative is scheduled to take place on December 17 at Tagore Theatre at 9 AM. This event is jointly organized by Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, Regional Cancer Centre, Kerala State Blood Transfusion Council, and Pol Blood.
Prem Kumar, Chairman of Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, inaugurated the camp, emphasizing the importance of social commitment during events like film festivals. He urged movie enthusiasts to demonstrate their social responsibility through blood donation, marking the beginning of a new culture. The inaugural program was attended by several dignitaries, including Museum police station sub-inspector Shefin, Chalachitra Academy executive board member Prakash Sridhar, director Balu Kiriyath, producer Babu K, MLA P C Vishnunath, and actor Santosh Keezhattur, who became the first donor at the camp.
Dr. Abhilash from Government Hospital, Thycaud, is heading the donation campaign. Interested individuals can contact 9497904045 to participate in this noble cause.
