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DESI TALK March 27, 2026 21 Partner Charities Global Head Quarters 3 Meetal Koticha Shah Rushikesh Pandya +91 982 428 5868 savelife@999life.org www.999life.org Saurashtra Medical & Educational Charitable Trust Indian Medical Scientific Research Foundation LIFEGLOBALAUSTRALIA Estd.2018 California Chapter Texas Chapter Dr. Bhanji Kundaria Dilip Punatar +1 805 878 4165 +1 614 440 4239 bkundaria@gmail.com punatar@hotmail.com Life Global (USA) Amar Shah +1 201 819 3321 amarshah48@gmail.com www.lifeglobal.us www.lifeglobal.us www.lifeglobal.us Sunil Koticha +1 204 890 2084 www.lifeglobal.ca skoticha@gmail.com Bina Sanghvi +44 780 115 0338 www.lifeglobal.org.uk info@lifeglobal.org.uk Dr. Dipti McGowan +61 755 510 412 www.lifeglobal.org.au info@lifeglobal.org.au California Texas California Texas California Texas Life Global UK Life Global Canada Life Global Australia Joy of Sharing st LBC has consistently adopted cutting edge technologies to improve safety and efficiency. It was 1 blood centre in the Asia Pacific region to install an advanced X-Ray Blood Irradiator, significantly st reducing the risk of transfusion associated graft versus host disease. In 2022, LBC became 1 centre in the country to adopt the Archimede Automatic Blood Component Extractor, enhancing precision and efficiency in the preparation of blood components.Alongside technological advancements, the centre has actively contributed to scientific research. Its team has presented around 60 research papers at national and international conferences in transfusion medicine. LBC has also played an important role in identifying rare blood groups, including Bx Positive, Bx Negative, B3 and the rare Bombay Blood Group, helping patients with uncommon transfusion needs receive timely support. Public awareness and community engagement remain at the heart of the centre's mission. Through initiatives such as the “Thalassaemia Free Gujarat & India” campaign and “Know Your Blood Group” movement launched in 2021, LBC continues to promote preventive health awareness and encourage responsible blood donation. Motivational messages from several celebrities have also been broadcast nationally to inspire citizens to participate in voluntary blood donation. The centre's commitment to quality and safety is reflected in the recognitions it has received over the st years. It was 1 blood bank in India to receive accreditation from the AABB in 1985 and 1990, and quality certification in 2022. LBC is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), making it the only NGO run blood centre in the region to achieve this distinction. It is also recognized as a Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (RBTC) by Gujarat State Council forBloodTransfusion (GSCBT). Over the years, the centre has received several prestigious awards and honours, including the International Harold Gunson Fellowship presented at global conferences in Berlin, Taipei, and Bangkok. I n 2024, Executive Trustee Chandrakant Koticha was honoured with the Life Time Achievement Award by the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology (ISBTI) for his remarkable contribution to the field. Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Chairman, LifeGlobal, NJ, USA “The remarkable journey of Life Blood Centre in Rajkot stands as a shining example of how vision, scientific excellence, and community spirit can come together to save lives. For more than four decades, the centre has demonstrated that voluntary blood donation, supported by modern technology and dedicated professionals, can transform healthcare systems. I commend the entire team for their pioneering work and hope their inspiring model continues to motivate communities across India and the global Indian diaspora to support the noble cause of safe blood for all.” 3 Archimede Automated Cell Separator AABB Cetificate Life Time Achievement Award NABH Certificate (First in India) X-Ray Blood Irradiator (First in Asia Pacific) Life Blood Centre: A Pioneer in Transfusion Medicine and Voluntary Blood Donation st Established on December 6, 1981, Life Blood Centre (LBC) is the 1 blood bank in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. Over the past four decades, it has evolved into a trusted centre of excellence in transfusion medicine, recognized for its scientific standards, modern technology, and dedicated service to the community. Equipped with a fully computerized system, a modern 15,000 sq. ft. facility, and a committed professional team, LBC ensures the provision of safe and high quality blood. With the strong network of voluntary blood donors, the centre plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely availability of safe blood and blood components, reaffirming its continued commitment to saving lives and serving society. Beyond technology and recognition, the true strength of Life Blood Centre lies in its people, its donors, volunteers, and healthcare professionals. Through continuous training programmes, and educational initiatives, the centre ensures that its staff remain updated with the latest developments in transfusion medicine. As it moves forward, LBCplans to establish an advanced immunohaematology reference centre to further strengthenblood safety and patient care. More than four decades since its inception, Life Blood Centre continues to stand as a symbol of compassion, innovation and community service. Its journey demonstrates that the simple act of voluntary blood donation, supported by science and dedication, can transformhealthcare systems and save countless lives. Blood Components Issued Blood Donation Camps SDP Procedures Done Lives Served Antigen Phenotype Donor Registry 782,213 469,328+ 6,193 8,610+ 3,072+ Significant Achievements st The centre has gained national and international recognition for its innovations and leadership in transfusion medicine. It became 1 standalone blood centre in India to receive the most prestigious ISBT Award for Developing Countries from the International Society of Blood Transfusion, presented in Amsterdam, The Netherlands acknowledging its contribution to strengthening blood transfusion services in developing regions. LBC has hosted Educational Symposium on Patient BloodManagement (PBM) which was one of its kind in Gujarat State. National and International speakers took lectures and nearly 250 doctors attended the symposium.