Cycle rallies raise awareness about blood donation

Guntur: Red Cross International is organising a bicycle rally across the state to create awareness about blood donation and plantation activity following the advice of governor Biswabhusan Harichandan. Two separate groups started rallies from Srikakulam and Chittoor districts two days ago. The rally which started from Chittoor district reached Nellore district on Sunday while the rally that commenced in Srikakulam reached East Godavari district.
Speaking to the media here on Sunday, Red Cross district chapter vice-president P Ramachandra Raju said the rally from Nellore would enter the district on Tuesday at Chilakaluripet.He said that they are encouraging the youth, college students and Red Cross volunteers to join the bicycle rally in big numbers. A massive rally will be held in Guntur city on Wednesday, he said, adding, “Red Cross has been in the forefront in taking up service activities during all the natural calamities and pandemic. Our volunteers played a big role in helping the people during the Covid-19 outbreak.” Ramachandra Raju mentioned that governor Biswabhusan Harichandan had complimented the activities initiated by Guntur chapter during the pandemic.
Activists will spread awareness on blood donation, Swachh Bharat and conservation of greenery, Ramachandra Raju said. TNN