The GMA Kapuso Foundation has collected a complete of 1,674 blood baggage in its donation drive held on Valentine’s Day.
According to a report on “24 Oras,” Monday, the mission was in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross and was held on the Ever Gotesco Mall in Quezon City.
“We are showing our love for our fellow man. Hindi mo kakilala kung sino ‘yung bibigyan ng dugo mo, correct? ‘Di mo naman kaano ano. Pero alam mo sa puso mo na ‘yung dugo mo ay makapagliligtas sa buhay niya,” stated Mel Tiangco, GMA Kapuso Foundation ambassador and particular adviser.
“What kind of love, how huge, how wonderful to show love to your fellow man that way?”
Blood donors acquired meals and freebies throughout the occasion. They had been additionally entertained by a number of performers.
“Already we have collected 68,000 units over the years and more than 200,000 patients ang natulungan natin sa ating tuloy-tuloy na blood drive,” stated Gwedolyn Pang, Secretary General of the Philippine Red Cross.
Among those that donated blood embody Marife Lagao and her husband Dennis, who spent their Valentine’s day within the occasion.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
