Updated On: 15 March, 2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Despite his extensive rescue work, Giri doesn’t run a large wildlife rescue organisation. Instead, he started the Girit Foundation—a small yet impactful initiative that he manages largely on his own

Sachin Giri, who has donated blood 148 times
At 55, Sachin Giri is not just a dedicated blood donor but also a relentless animal rescuer. A rare O-negative blood group donor, he has given blood 148 times, saving countless lives. But his generosity doesn’t stop there—Giri has rescued nearly 1 lakh animals, reptiles, birds, and even insects. His phone is always switched on, ready to respond to any rescue call, whether it’s for a blood donation or an animal in distress.
A passionate trekker, Giri has climbed Kalsubai Peak 434 times and conquered Ratangad and Harishchandragad Forts 368 times. His blood donation journey began the moment he turned 18. Since then, he donates every 90 days.