84 pints of blood collected in Sandakan
Published on: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
By: Mardinah Jikur
Thomas and Richard together with organising committee members at the blood donation campaign.
SANDAKAN: Eighty-four pints of blood were collected at a Blood Donation Campaign jointly organised by SAPP Tanjong Papat and Sabah Shun Tak Association at Centre Court, Sejati Walk, here, on Sunday.
SAPP Vice President cum Sandakan Zone GRS Vice Chairman cum Tanjong Thomas Lau said the programme aimed to replenish the hospital’s Blood Bank.
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“We hope through this campaign, it will be able to help all those in need,” said Thomas who is also Tanjong Papat Chinese Community Head.
He thanked all involved, including staff of HDOK Transfusion Medicine Department and Sabah Shun Tak Organisation.
He advised the public not to be afraid to donate blood to help those in need because donors would be screened to determine eligibility.
Several events were held such as children’s drawing competition aimed at developing talent, singing, traditional and modern music performances and sales of local products.
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SAPP Deputy President Datuk Richard Yong We Kong, Sabah Shun Tak Organisation and the organising committee also attended.
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