PAGADIAN CITY, Feb. 7 (PIA) – “The Million Volunteer
Run (MVR) 2 primarily aims to stir the spirit of volunteerism,” said Dr.
Reynaldo Ortiz, chairman of the board, Philippine Red Cross-Zamboanga del Sur
(PRC-ZDS) chapter in a media forum held on Tuesday by the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) at Anastacia Pensionne House in this city.
“MVR 2 is a nationwide event which also aimed at
raising funds to support the programs of the Red Cross and to raise people’s
awareness as to what PRC really is,” Ortiz explained.
”Majority of us knew, PRC is only working in times of
calamities, where in fact, it has several other functions and services that we
need to help,” Ortiz said.
“Aside from giving assistance to victims of calamities,
the blood donation program of the government is also being coursed through the
PRC,” Ortiz further said.
Meanwhile, Rey Quisumbing, MVR2 chairman, has
encouraged everyone to participate in this laudable event involving the local
government units, national and local offices, schools and civic organizations.
A registration fee of P50 for student-volunteers and
P100 for professionals and adults will be collected.
Registered volunteers/participants shall each receive a
whistle as a token of appreciation.
According to Quisumbing, the money generated will be
used for Red Cross programs, more particularly on disaster preparedness, and
other activities undertaken by the PRC.
On the same occasion, Leonila Tecson, PRC-ZDS Fund
Campaign Committee chair, said the core of the Red Cross movement is the people,
as it is a humanitarian organization.
“The power of humanity lies on the help of the people
around us. To all who have supported the Red Cross, we are thankful and we hope
that you will continue to support us. Our selfless and dedicated members are
always there, ready to respond to any emergencies,” declared Tecson. (FPG/CAL/PIA9)