By Alma L. Tingcang
PAGADIAN CITY, June 29 -
- Every month of July, the Philippine
Red Cross celebrates “Blood Donor’s Month.” This year’s theme, “Every
Donor is a Hero” focuses on the idea that every one of us can become a hero
simply by donating blood.
Ms. Hildaliza F.
Munoz, PRC chapter administrator said by choosing to donate blood voluntarily,
blood donors commit a “heroic” act, a gesture of human solidarity with the
power to save lives.
To celebrate the
event, there will be a motorcade around the city to commence at Plaza Luz, 8:30
a.m. on Sunday, July 1 and end at the City Commercial Center (C3) where a brief
program and the Mass Blood Donation will be held. This will be participated by the
barangays in the city, government and non-government organizations, and other
sectors of society.
Munoz urged the
public and all eligible donors to take part in the mass blood donation drive by
donating a pint of their blood and help save lives.
She aired the
appeal to preempt shortage of blood supply to cater to the needs of patients
and to immediately respond in times of pressing
needs of the community. (ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sur)