SAN FERNANDO CITY (PIA) – The La Union Coalition of Civil Society Organization (LUCCSO), Inc. in coordination with the Philippine Red Cross - La Union Chapter and Philippine Association of Medical Technologist- La Union, conducted a blood-letting activity here. 

The blood donation drive on October 18 dubbed as "Project Dara: Dara para Agkaykaysa, Ranud para iti Amin” is part of a weeklong celebration of LUCCSO’s second-year anniversary.

LUCCSO was founded last year (2021) by Probinsyano Ako Partylist Representative Vini Ortega. 

“Karamihan na miyembro dito sa aming organisasyon ay professional group,civic group, pati ang mga magsasaka at mga mangingisda at kami ay may layong makibahagi in governance para maipadama ang ating malasakit sa ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda,” said Renato Hernandez, Chairman of La Union Coalition of Civil Society Organization.

He added, “Ang blood-letting activity po na ito ay isa sa mga nakita po namin na paraan para mapagaan ang mga miyembro natin kapag nangailangan po sila ng dugo ay automatic po na pwede po silang makapagwithdraw sa Red Cross.”

The activity yielded 30 bags of blood from employees of the Provincial Government of La Union, walk-ins and volunteers from other agencies. Complimentary snacks and hand sanitizers which served as a token of appreciation were distributed to the qualified donors by the team.

Rust Ivan Munar, a first-time blood donor, encouraged everyone, especially the youth who have not experienced donating blood and those who have — to do so.

“Bilang first timer, napakasarap sa pakiramdam na kahit ganitong paraan ay makakatulong tayo sa ating mga kapwa Pilipino na madugtungan ang kanilang buhay,” said Munar.

The one-day activity was held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (JCR/JPD/KCR,PIA La Union)