Jatinder Soni
Jatinder Soni is an Indian social activist and centurion blood donor based in Jalandhar, Punjab, known for his exceptional contribution to voluntary blood donation and public health awareness. He is widely referred to as Blood Man, Blood King, Chalta Firta Blood Bank, and Man with Golden Arms due to his lifelong dedication to saving lives through blood donation.
Early Life
Jatinder Soni was born on 18 January 1972 in Delhi Cantt., India. He later settled in Jalandhar, Punjab, where he developed a strong commitment to social service and humanitarian causes. His motivation for blood donation began in 1990 following a personal family medical emergency that exposed him to the urgent need for voluntary donors.
Education
- Graduate
- Completed schooling in India
Career
Jatinder Soni serves in the judicial department as Reader Grade I and has been attached to the courts of District and Sessions Judges in Jalandhar. Alongside his professional responsibilities, he has remained deeply involved in social service activities.
He is associated with the Red Cross Society, Punjab, where he holds the position of Patron. He has also been actively involved with multiple voluntary organizations and blood donor associations at district, state, and national levels.
Blood Donation and Social Service
Jatinder Soni donated blood for the first time in 1990 at the Military Hospital in Jalandhar. Following this experience, he committed himself to donating blood whenever required and to motivating others to do the same.
On 13 June 1998, a blood donation camp organized by Lions Club International, District 321-D, Jalandhar resulted in the collection of 23 units of blood, of which 17 units were donated by Jatinder Soni, his family members, friends, and close relatives.
From 1990 onwards, he has donated blood and blood components more than 170 times. He has inspired over 100 advocates, more than 80 clerks attached to advocates, and approximately 100 colleagues to participate in voluntary blood donation across Jalandhar city. He also encouraged senior judicial officers to donate blood multiple times through organized camps.
His family members, including his spouse Monika Rani Soni and other relatives, are regular voluntary blood donors. The family collectively contributes to blood donation efforts at regular intervals.
Through coordinated efforts with donor groups, approximately 2000 to 2500 units of blood and blood components are collected annually. On 14 June 2018, a joint blood donation camp organized with Youth Blood Donors of Kathmandu, Nepal resulted in the collection of 100 units of blood through participation by Indian and Nepalese donors.
Citation
Jatinder Soni’s commitment to blood donation originated from a family medical emergency in 1990, which shaped his lifelong dedication to voluntary blood donation and humanitarian service. His efforts emphasize discipline, consistency, and public awareness regarding the importance of safe and voluntary blood donation.
Awards and Recognition
Jatinder Soni has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contribution to humanitarian service at district, state, and national levels.
He was awarded the Patron of Red Cross Society, Punjab by the Governor of Punjab on 3 March 2020 and received a Merit Certificate from the Red Cross Society National Headquarters in 2022. He was further honored by the Global Book of Excellence in July 2024 for outstanding blood donation efforts.
He has also received multiple state-level recognitions from Health Ministers of Punjab between 2018 and 2025, along with honors from judicial authorities and social organizations for organizing blood donation camps and exceeding 100 blood donations.
Organizational Roles and Affiliations
- Patron, The Blood Association (Regd.), Jalandhar
- Project Director, Donation Committee, Lions Club, Jalandhar
- Coordinator, Blood Donation Committee, Lions Club, District 321-D
- Executive Member, Helping Hands (Regd.), Jalandhar
- Patron, Jai Shanker Blood Sewa Society, Jalandhar
- Executive Member, Punjab Blood Donors Association, Punjab
- Executive Member, Punjab Blood Donors Organization, Punjab
Philanthropy
In addition to blood donation, Jatinder Soni supports education by paying school fees and providing books and stationery to underprivileged girls. He also assists patients by funding medicines and medical treatment and supports children affected by thalassemia. His personal income is largely utilized for humanitarian and social welfare activities.
Personal Life
Jatinder Soni lives in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. His family actively supports his social service initiatives, and several family members are regular voluntary blood donors. He continues to remain actively involved in humanitarian activities alongside his professional responsibilities.