By Uzziel Joy Cachopero, BA ELS 4 Intern

The CPU CAS and Red Cross PH invite you to be a blood donor.

A single drop of blood can make a huge difference – Central Philippine University Province of Arts and Sciences Student Council in partnership with Red Cross Philippines – Iloilo will be conducting a bloodletting activity at the CPU Alumni Promenade Park (APCP) on March 6, 2023, from 8:00 AM onwards with a theme AMLIGANAY: Donate Blood Today, Save Lives Tomorrow.

The CPU Province of Arts and Sciences Student Council said that this program aims to inculcate public and social awareness to the CASimanwas on the importance of blood donation in saving lives; engagement in humanitarian acts; and even extending to other interested Centralian donors.

With only ninety (90) slots, the registration is ongoing and open to all bona fide students of CPU as long as they meet the qualifications of a blood donor. The registration period is until February 25.

To be a blood donor, a person must be 18 years old and above; weight is at least 110 pounds or 50 kilograms; blood pressure is between Systolic: 90 – 160 mmHg Diastolic: 60 – 100 mmHg; and he/she must pass the physical and health history assessment.

This bloodletting activity is in partnership with Philippine Red Cross – Iloilo Chapter, Philippine Red Cross Youth – Iloilo Chapter, and powered by the CPU College of Medical Laboratory Science Student Council and CPU College Red Cross Youth.

By donating blood, a Centralian showcases one of the core values of CPU and that is stewardship. He/she values life by helping the community achieve a sufficient supply of safe blood.