Calling Volunteers to Pledge Blood Donation
Chaupaati’s mission is to aggregate information of unorganized markets and connect Indian masses to it.
And while we strive to do this, we have been able to create a platform to collect information, sort it, store it, search through it, filter through it, and broadcast it to a targeted audience on request. This platform is the heart of Chaupaati’s service that went LIVE in June 2008 in Mumbai. Since then we have been able to connect thousands of people to buy or sell cars, computers, real estate, mobile phones; to rent homes and offices; and to scrap old stuff at home. We have been pleasantly surprised with the user adoption to various categories and service offerings.
And now we would want to use this platform for something beyond the realms of business.
Well, how many times have you come across chain emails and blanket SMSs sent out to large mailing lists, urgently asking for a particular blood group for someone in hospital? We believe such situations need more adept and efficient handling via a much broader information platform; and are thus initiating a free Blood Donor Information service. Through Chaupaati, people can directly connect with volunteers who have pledged blood donation - all with just one phone call!
We are calling for volunteers (in Mumbai currently) to pledge blood donation. Here is how you can help:
1. Call us at 9222221947 and pledge blood donation
2. Tell us your blood group, age and contact number
3. As and when a requirement comes up, we will send you an SMS with the patient’s contact number
4. We will also send your contact number to the patient
5. Speak to them, donate, smile
Chaupaati will maintain an active database of these volunteers (blood group, age, contact number). People in need of blood can call Chaupaati to instantly get contacts of matching donors through SMS. By organizing this free service for the people of Mumbai today, we are doing our bit that takes us a step closer to our mission.
Call Chaupaati at 9222221947 now to pledge blood donation and be a part of it.
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Exciting initiative Zishaan. Kudos!
Now this is good social responsibility
Good idea. I guess it ties in pretty well with my understanding of the Chaupati idea.
Just a small suggestion - perhaps you should address upfront the concerns a donor might have in sharing his contact details with a private firm for no direct benefits.
@Saksham - Thanks for the feedback. Needless to say, we will never ever misuse the information. Yes, we’ll work towards addressing any user concerns upfront.