Mass Blood Donation Program held at Calbiga Western Samar College (CWSC) campus on March 10, 2020, capped with the theme “Dugo mo, Buhay ko”.
The National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) of the Department of Health, in partnership with Samar Provincial Blood Services Team and Municipal Health Office of Calbiga, is targeting the youth as volunteers in its blood donation program this year. In accordance to RA No. 7719, it aims to create public consciousness on the importance of blood donation in saving the lives of millions of Filipinos.
The said activity was participated by the faculty, students of CWSC and the residence of Barangay Polangi, Calbiga. Volunteers with an age of 18 years old and above with weight of at least 50 kilograms and above were encouraged to join for a good cause.
According to a report by the Mental Health Foundation, helping others can: reduce stress, improve your emotional well-being, benefit your physical health, help get rid of negative feelings and provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation. Donating blood has benefits for emotional and physical health.
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