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Association to hold blood donation drive on June 15
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (second left) presents a goody bag to a donor during a blood donation campaign in this March 16 file photo. Looking on at right is Loo while political secretary to Premier Kho Teck Wan is at left.
KUCHING (June 9): Kuching Love Book Association will hold a blood donation campaign at the ground floor of Plaza Merdeka here from 10am to 3pm on June 15.
The campaign aims to help solve insufficient blood stocks at the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank.
'We hope people from all walks of life will actively attend and support this meaningful blood donation event and help people in urgent need of blood.
'One donation of blood can save three lives,' said association founder and chairperson May Loo in a press statement.
The blood donation drive is open to individuals aged over 18 years old and weighing above 45kg. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Those interested in donating blood must ensure they have at least five hours of sleep, have eaten breakfast, and refrained from alcoholic beverages at least eight hours the night before.
The first 80 successful blood donors will receive goody bags containing an eco bag; toothpaste; voucher; two kilogrammes of white rice; rice crackers; fish sticks; biscuits; and drinking water.
The association will also prepare buns, Milo drinks and drinking water for donors on the day.
Loo also thanked the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank, Malaysian Red Crescent Kuching branch, as well as Plaza Merdeka for their support.
The sponsors of the campaign are Tay Motors, Supreme Consolidated Resources Sdn Bhd, Old Street Enterprise, Dahfa Foods Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, Taiwan Siau Jou, Oishi Japanese Restaurant, Asprime Sdn Bhd, Assuccess Sdn Bhd and Wecare Bakery.
In conjunction with World Blood Donor Day, a certificate will be given to every successful blood donor, Loo added.
During the event, members from the Malaysian Red Crescent Kuching branch will also conduct first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator demonstrations for the public.
