Thanks blood donors, you’re heroes!
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital’s Blood Bank Centre has announced a stable blood supply level, thanks to recent donations. In appreciation, the blood bank extended heartfelt thanks to donors for their crucial contributions, particularly during festive seasons when blood shortages are common. “Your consistent donations, especially during critical periods, are highly valued,” the Blood Bank […]
Campaign draws 30 blood donors
KUCHING: Thirty people successfully donated blood today (Dec 27) as part of a blood donation campaign conducted by the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank. The event which began at 9 am till 1 pm was held at Ken’s Kitchen Saradise premises. According to the medical officer in charge on the blood donation campaign, Dr Lau […]
Blood donors get recognition for life-saving contribution
MIRI: More than 50 blood donors, here, were awarded with certificates of appreciation for their continuous participation in donating blood. Leading the list were Dr Roland Dom Mattu and Miri Blood Donor Recruitment Committee chairman Cr Karambir Singh. Dr Roland was awarded with the lifetime distinguished volunteer service award, while Karambir for distinguished volunteer commitment […]
Blood donors get credit for selfless act
SIBU: A selfless spirit of donating blood is demonstrated by many in society periodically and their giving nature has not gone unnoticed. On Saturday these individuals came in for some well-deserved praise from Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee. “I am proud of your altruism and selfless act of […]
It’s more than blood that I’m giving
“I met Joe yesterday. He said, ‘I will kill … him’,” Henry shouted.I remember him saying ‘… kill … him’. As a 36-year-old man with a family of my own, I wanted to do something meaningful that would make a difference to someone else. I have always heard about the importance of blood donation but […]
Blood donors celebrated with certificates
KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent Society has issued 2,699 certificates to celebrate blood donors. The blood donor certificates were issued to various groups of blood donors starting with the lowest donation of 5 pints. Chairman of the blood donation recruitment services, John Jong said that COVID-19 had disrupted blood donation in a sharp drop in 2020. […]
Rise in willingness to donate blood
MIRI: The number of blood donors here went down in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this situation changed in 2021 when the turnout began to increase gradually – from 7,091 in 2020 to 7, 355 in 2021. “From the figures, 4,588 were male donors; 2,767 were female; 1,292 were new donors; […]
Society marks World Blood Donor Day
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) marked World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) today (July14) to celebrate and appreciate blood donors who have contributed to support kids battling cancer as well as others in need of transfusions. (WBDD) is celebrated annually on June 14 to raise awareness of the need of safe blood and blood […]
Miri City Day blood drive this Sunday
MIRI: The 17th Miri City Day blood donation drive will be held this Sunday (May 15) between 8.30am and 1pm at the Miri Red Crescent premises, Jalan Bulan Sabit here. It is jointly organised by the MRC Blood Donor Recruitment Committee, Miri City Council, Miri Division Gawai Dayak working committee, Miri Indian Association, Miri Petroleum […]
Mobile blood donation drive gets thumbs-up
MIRI: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting on Sunday paid tribute to the Miri Red Crescent Society for consistently coming out every weekend to organise mobile blood donations. He saluted their efforts when he turned up at a two-day Labour Day blood donation campaign organised by the MRCS […]
