MRC Sibu marks World Red Cross Day with ‘adoption' of three newborns
Normah (ninth left), her team and Sibu Hospital staff pose with the three newborns and their mothers.
SIBU (May 8): The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu chapter marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day today by 'adopting' three newborn babies.
Chapter vice chairperson Normah Abdul Rahman said the 'adoption' is part of MRC's efforts to connect with the local community, as well as raise awareness on the importance of humanitarian aid and support from the beginning of life.
'These three babies were all born at Sibu Hospital today (May 8) and have been 'adopted' in conjunction with this year's World Red Cross Day,' she said.
The babies—all boys—were presented with souvenirs and gifts by MRC Sibu to mark the occasion.
The first was born to Kupa Enchana at 12.36am weighing 1.46kg; the second to Callestte Devi Lim at 3.03am weighing 2.88kg; and the third to Menun Igan at 3.26am weighing 2.15kg.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated annually on May 8 to commemorate the birth of Red Cross founder Henry Dunant and to honour the contributions of volunteers and humanitarian workers around the world. adoption Malaysian Red Crescent MRC newborn Sibu
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