PRC ZamboSur chapter to honor blood galloners today

By Gideon C. Corgue

PAGADIAN CITY, July 31 (PIA) – The Philippine Red Cross, Zamboanga del Sur Chapter will culminate the month-long celebration of Blood Donor’s Month today at 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the City Commercial Center (C3) with 1^st Infantry (Tabak) division commander BGen. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz III as guest of honor and speaker.

PRC administrator Hildaliza F. Muñoz said plaques and certificates of recognition will be presented to the blood donors, sponsors and supporters who continue to give blood and save people in emergency situations.

The blood galloners, namely: Noel Quicoy, Victoria Gutierez, Champrix Galeza, and John Delmar Maglinte who voluntarily donated 450cc of blood for 9 times or a total of 4,050cc each will receive certificates of membership, PRC pin and ID.

The 1^st Infantry (Tabak) division, considered as the “champion” on blood services who donated more than 1,000 bags of blood will also be given a plaque of appreciation.  “The officers and men of the 1^st Infantry division, the highest blood contributor will be given due recognition for their noble act,” Muñoz proudly announced.

Several agencies, offices and groups are also slated to receive certificates of appreciation for the valuable efforts extended to the program.

The activity is in line with the Blood Donors Month which is being celebrated in July. This year’s theme is “Every Blood Donor is a Hero”. (ALT/GCC/PIA9-Zambosur)