Butuanons donate blood to ensure enough supply in hospitals

Butuanons donate blood to ensure enough supply in hospitals Regional News

By Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY - More than 300 Butuanons have donated their blood during a bloodletting activity held inside a mall here, in time with the Valentine’s Day celebration on Friday with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Norte-Butuan City Chapter.

Said activity was aimed to ensure that there is enough blood supply for those who would need it in any hospital in the city, including the office of Philippine Red Cross local chapter.

The number of individuals who donated their blood this year is higher compared to last year.

Ronalyn Nimez and Mary Grace Lava, both Criminology students, are among of those who came early at the venue and participated in the bloodletting activity.

They claimed that apart from their intention to help other individuals, donating blood also gives several health advantages to them, as it helps in improving cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of cancer, among others. February 22-28, 2020 Caraga Infocus 12

“I really wanted to help other people who are in need of blood for their medication. In this little way, I hope I could help them save their lives,” cited Nimez.

“Donating blood has a lot of advantages to our body, that’s why I don’t hesitate doing it regularly,” said Lava.

According to Israel Palero, station manager of 95.1 Love Radio in Butuan City, who also initiated and organized the said activity, they wanted to help Butuanons in need of blood and ensure that there is enough supply of it.

He further stressed that as concerned media partner, they do not only provide entertainment to the listening public, but also extend help to them.

“This has been our second year for the bloodletting activity and we are optimistic that more will be joining in this cause to help other people who are in need of blood. We do not only give joy to people through entertainment, but we also care and want to help them in any way possible,” Palero said.

Meanwhile, officer inchargeadministrator Alger Boter of the PRC Agusan del Norte-Butuan City chapter called on the public to regularly donate their blood every three months. He also emphasized that whoever needs one could directly visit their office or in any hospital where their patient is to be confined.

“The conduct of bloodletting activity really contributes a lot in sustaining enough blood supply in the hospitals for the patients. I am calling on our co-Butuanons to continue to support such activity and encourage others to do the same. You can donate regularly every three months,” bared Boter. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)