PRC ZamboSur chapter to honor blood galloners today

By Gideon C. Corgue

Wednesday 1st of August 2012

AGADIAN CITY, Aug 1 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC)–Zamboanga del Sur chapter will end its month-long celebration of Blood Donor’s month today at 4 p.m. at the City Commercial Center.

PRC Administrator Hildaliza F. Muñoz said plaques and certificates of recognition will be presented to blood donors, sponsors and supporters, who continue to give blood and save people in emergency situations.

Blood galloners Noel Quicoy, Victoria Gutierez, Champrix Galeza and John Delmar Maglinte voluntarily donated 450cc of their blood for nine times. They will receive certificates of membership, PRC pin and ID.

The 1st Infantry (Tabak) division, considered as the “champion” on blood services, donated more than 1,000 bags of blood. They will also be given a plaque of appreciation.

“The officers and men of the 1st Infantry division, the highest blood contributor will be given due recognition for their noble act,” Muñoz proudly announced.

Brigadier Gen. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz III, Tabak division commander, will be guest of honor and speaker.

Several agencies, offices and groups are also slated to receive certificates of appreciation for the valuable efforts extended to the program.

The activity is in line with the Blood Donors Month which is being celebrated in July. This year’s theme is “Every Blood Donor is a Hero”. (ALT/GCC/PIA9-Zambosur)