PRC to conduct blood donation activity on May 8
DIPOLOG CITY - In line with the celebration of the International World Red Cross and World Crescent Day on May 8, the Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga del Norte Chapter has reiterated its appeal to the public to donate blood. PRC-Zamboanga del Norte Chapter Administrator Joshua Bicoy said the purpose of the celebration is to highlight the task of the members and the volunteers to save lives and help the needy communities all over the world. With the theme “Youth on the Move,� the local PRC will conduct various activities on May 7 to disseminate information about the International Humanitarian Law and the Red Cross Movement leadership development activities for the youth on life-saving events like the Summer Safety Institute for Youth aging 8 to 25 years old and to conduct mass blood donation drive. Aside from this, Bicoy urges
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every individual or groups to donate blood on May 8 at Lee Plaza Central from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. afternoon. Bicoy pointed out that qualified to donate blood are those aging 18 to 65 years old, must weight 50 kilos and not anemic nor high blood and should have not taken any medicine or alcoholic drinks within 24 hours before the blood letting session. He urged those interested to donate blood to visit the local PRC office at the Provincial Capitol Complex, Estaka Dipolog City and contact Nidoh Regencia for more information regarding blood donation. (ALT/ATR/MBM-ZNPIC/PIA9ZamboNorte) Friday, April 27, 2012