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FDC Misamis blood drive to save patients suffering from cancer, kidney failure
In an aim to help save more patients suffering from cancer and kidney failure in Northern Mindanao, the Gotianun-led FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) recently conducted its second annual bloodletting activity at the firm’s power plant site in Phividec Industrial Estate, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.
Assisted by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) – Cagayan de Oro City Chapter, employees from the firm’s various business units took part in the life-saving activity.
“What a laudable undertaking,” remarked PNRC nurse Ophelia Sayson, adding, “FDC Misamis’ 2nd Bloodletting activity really boosted our intensified campaign for more blood donations region-wide.”
Sayson disclosed that their agency releases an average of 120 to 130 bags of blood every day, thus, it is vital that they have ample and continuous supply.
“There were patients as far as from Pagadian City and Bukidnon asking for free blood and we can’t refuse since their attending physicians were also Cagayan de Oro City-based.”
On record, said Sayson, patients with kidney trouble, mothers suffering from postpartum syndrome and those with leukemia are their top three patient-beneficiaries.
“Having ample supply of blood available 24/7, these needy patients would no longer have to wait. Instead, they could avail the free blood they needed as soon as possible,” she stressed.
FEELING ‘SUPER HERO’
Employee-donor Raymark del Puerto from the firm’s Information Technology Management System (ITMS) quipped, “It’s my first time to donate blood and I feel like a super hero after.”
Security guard Richard Caayupan also exclaimed, “I am happy I donated blood that could save others especially those who have less in life.”
At first, Del Puerto admitted that he really felt nervous.
“Yet, after the process of blood extraction, I realized that I have made something big not for myself but for others,” he said.
He then shared an experience that they were once also placed in a difficult situation looking for any available blood when his mother was in a volatile health condition.
“Although my mom couldn’t benefit anymore from my blood donation, I am still happy that others could avail of it in order to prolong their lives,” stressed del Puerto.
FDC Misamis Plant Manager Luis Lagarnia, Jr., meanwhile, congratulated their employees-turned-blood donors.
He said their bloodletting activity is an annual event aimed at encouraging their employees to regularly donate blood and be “heroes” to others.
“Donating blood is just a simple thing but such little deed can create huge impacts to others whose lives can be saved because of our initiative,” capped Lagarnia.
BLOOD DONORS. Employees of FDC Misamis Power Corporation during the power firm’s 2nd Annual Bloodletting Drive at their power plant site in Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental.