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 donating blood … you deserve more appreciation and recognition,” he said at a Blood Donor Recognition Ceremony cum Health Campaign in conjunction with World Blood Donor Day 2023 at a hotel here.
“Blood donation is a small act of kindness that does great and big wonders, you are the unsung heroes of the nation,” he said, adding, “let’s look at blood donation as everyone’s social responsibility and make it a way of life in Sibu.”
Sibu MP Oscar Ling was the guest of honour at the event which was also attended by the director of Sibu Hospital Dr Nanthakumar Thirunavukkarasu, deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley and organising chairperson Dr Rachel Teng.
“You are the role models for our younger generations. I feel proud of you and I feel convinced that the power of goodness is working within the human heart,” said Chua.
He also credited those working behind the scene, like medical personnel and lab technicians from Sibu General Hospital, who work tirelessly to ensure there is safe, adequate and sustainable blood supply in time of need.
Chua also thanked blood donation organisers for helping to recruit more new blood donors, especially the younger generation, and for encouraging them to make this commitment.
During the event, there was a blood donation campaign, organ donation recruitment drive, colouring contest, health campaign and a health talk.
