Overwhelming response to blood donation

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Tony (back row, fifth right) and Jessie (front row, sixth right) and blood donors give the thumbs up to the programme.

SIBU: A mass blood donation programme organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Sports & Social Club received overwhelming response from various government departments yesterday.

According to organising chairperson, Jessie Ting, more than 80 blood donors turned up to register for the event.

“The annual programme was held to help replenish and ensure adequate supply at Sibu Hospital blood bank especially during emergencies,” she added.

She said this when speaking to reporters during the event held at SMC conference room, Level 24, Wisma Sanyan.

“Besides donating blood to save lives, such meaningful event also serves as a platform to further strengthen unity among blood donors of different races,” she pointed out.

Also present was the club president Tony Wong.