Cove and John Ashram hosts blood drive

– 20 pints donated

The Guyana Sevashram Sangha (Cove and John Ashram) on the East Coast Demerara, on Sunday donated 20 pints of blood to the Guyana Blood Bank.

A devotee making a donation
A devotee making a donation

According to spiritual leader of the Ashram, Swami Shiva Shankaranandaji Maharaj, the blood drive is an annual event and is part of the Ashram’s Seva Programme. Blood was donated by Swami, Brahmachari, devotees and members of the Cove and John community.

Swami said it’s a blessing to give blood which contributes toward saving lives. He thanked all the donors for making the drive a success. Swami noted that it was a collective effort between the ashram and Blood Bank.

The leader also said that serving mankind is like serving God.