SINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross has called upon the community to step forward and donate blood as they prepare for two upcoming community drives aimed at bolstering the local blood supply. In a recent Facebook post, the organisation extended their gratitude to the public and urged them to be patient as they work diligently to meet the increasing demand for blood donations as part of the SG Red Cross Give Blood Near Your Home program.
To make the donation process as convenient as possible, the Singapore Red Cross has announced two community drives scheduled for the upcoming weekend, welcoming potential donors from various regions of Singapore. The first community drive will take place in the eastern part of the city on Saturday, Oct 28, at the Tzu Chi Foundation’s premises, located at Level 1, 9 Elias Road, Singapore, 519937. The event is set to commence at 9am and run until 2pm.
The second opportunity to donate blood will be in the western region, specifically at the Taman Jurong Community Club on Sunday, Oct 29. Those interested in contributing can visit Level 3, Banyan Room (308-310) at 1 Yung Sheng Road, Singapore 618495, between 10am and 4pm.
The Singapore Red Cross has encouraged potential donors to make appointments for these community drives to facilitate the donation process and manage the flow of volunteers. The organisation has provided a dedicated hotline for scheduling appointments: “Call us at 6220 0183 to make an appointment for community drives near you.”
The Singapore Red Cross actively promotes its blood donation campaign through hashtags #GiveBloodSaveLivesSG and #SGUnited. These community drives are integral to the Singapore Red Cross’s ongoing mission to maintain an adequate and sustainable blood supply.
As Singaporeans prepare for the weekend, the call to donate blood by the Singapore Red Cross remains a call to action for the community. By coming forward to donate blood, community members can play an active role in saving lives and contributing to Singaporean’s overall well-being.