President Rose B. Baldeo of The Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce receiving the Testimonial Plaque from Director Rexy Cruz of Philippine Red Cross- Olongapo Chapter
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE— 91 out of 132 registered participants are declared heroes now by successfully donating blood during the 12th Annual Blood Drive 2017 which happened last October 20, 2017 in Ayala Malls Harbor Point.
Blood Drive 2017 was conducted by The Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross Olongapo Chapter and Ayala Malls Harbor Point. The SBFCC has been awarded a testimonial plaque in recognition to its outstanding support and invaluable assistance to the Philippine Red Cross. The plaque was given to Madam Rose Baldeo, president of the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce.
This yearly event promotes voluntary blood donation without compensation. It aims to raise awareness to individuals that they can save lives by donating blood— and benefit from it as well. The blood donations collected will be made available to the Philippine Red Cross – Olongapo City Chapter since shortages are normally experienced before and during the last quarter of the year before the holidays.
Donors can only donate blood if they are fit to do so. With the help of volunteers from Gordon College and doctors of Philippine Medical Association, participants had health check-up free of cost. Blood donation reduces risks of heart diseases and cancer. It helps to keep the levels of iron in the body in check. It also helps burn calories for about 650 Kcal per donation.
SBMA government employees, officials, and locators were very supportive that has made the event successful. Some benefactors are from the SBMA Law Enforcement Department, Philippine Coastguard Auxiliary, Bureau of Fire Protection-Zambales, SGS Subic, 3RCDG Arescom (Army Reservist Command – Olongapo), Kabalikat Civicom, Redondo Peninsula Energy, Absolute Service Inc., Subic Enerzone Corporation, Freeport Cable, More Fun Ph and PNP Olongapo.
The SBFCC would like to thank the following sponsors for their undying support with this affair, Lion’s Club- Olongapo City, Jollibee Subic Bay, Ocean Adventure, Ayala Malls Cinema, PLDT SubicTel, Freeport Cable, Reyes, Diano, Tumanda and Co., and Steelfab Water solutions Asia, Inc.
The Blood Drive, steered by the SBFCC, is anticipated to continuously produce more heroes in the upcoming years.
by:SBFCC/ YDCM, MMT
