Donating blood is the most noble form of Donation. I have been to Arpan Blood bank a number of times for donating blood, but out of 10 times I was eligible to donate blood only two times. The last time when I went was really memorable. MY HB count was good and I was happy that yes…I could finally donate after a really long time. I had just delivered a baby 8 months ago, so the doctors were not ready for the donation. But I insisted. After a bit of persuasion I was allowed to donate blood. And it felt really good that this blood would be a lifesaver for a little one suffering from Thalassemia or other medical conditions. The staff later also took a follow up for two days whether I had any weakness. Medical science has made so many advances, but yet one thing that can’t be produced artificially in a laboratory is blood. So I really feel donating blood on a regular basis must be a part of our life just as we file our returns or pay our bills. By Darshana Karhu Vaidya MCA working as a Radio Jockey with My FM