Sheilla Cajayon Ysug-Lee, RN
The Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central recently sponsored a bloodletting activity in coordination with the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club last January 18, 2025 from 8am to 2pm. This event aimed to collect blood donations from willing donors to help address the pressing need for blood supplies in local hospitals and medical facilities.
The bloodletting activity was held at KCC Mall de Zamboanga, making it easily accessible to potential donors. The Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central and the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club collaborated to organize the event, ensuring that all necessary preparations and precautions were taken to guarantee a safe and successful experience for all participants.
Volunteer medical professionals and trained staff from the Philippine Red Cross were on hand to oversee the blood donation process, providing guidance and support to donors throughout the procedure. Donors were first screened to ensure they met the eligibility criteria, and then their blood was collected and processed for later use in medical treatments.
The Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central has a long history of community service and philanthropy, and this bloodletting activity is just one example of the club’s commitment to giving back to the community. By partnering with the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club, the club was able to leverage the resources and expertise of both organizations to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
The event was well-received by the community, with many individuals coming forward to donate blood and show their support for this worthy cause. The collected blood will be used to help patients undergoing surgery, those suffering from blood-related disorders, and others in need of transfusions.
Through this bloodletting activity, the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central and the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club demonstrated their shared commitment to serving the community and improving the lives of others. The success of this event will undoubtedly inspire future initiatives and collaborations between the two organizations, further solidifying their partnership and dedication to the well-being of the community.
In addition to the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central and the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club, other organizations and individuals also played important roles in making this event a success. The collective efforts of these stakeholders helped to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and encouraged more people to get involved in this lifesaving activity.
The bloodletting activty started with a very lively program to inlcude a very important orientation on blood donation by the Philippine Red Cross Administrator himself, who is also one of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of Zamboanga Ciry, PP Victor A. Liozo, Jr.,PHF
Overall, the bloodletting activity sponsored by the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City Central in coordination with the Pilar College Philippine Red Cross Youth Club was a resounding success, with a total of more or less 261 bags of blood, highlighting the power of collaboration and community service in making a positive difference in the lives of others.
