The Philippines is running low on blood.
One donation can save multiple. Though a lot of people still feel nervous, confused, or overwhelmed about donating blood; especially for Filipino youth who want to help but don't know where to start.
59.5%
drop in regular blood donors in the Philippines
29%
decline during the pandemic, largely attributed to youth donors
Up to 3
Filipinos in need can be saved with just 1 pint of blood.
6.6
out of 1000 people actually donate blood in the Philippines.
What actually happens when donating blood?
In our animated video, we go over the details of the proper blood donation process flow: See exactly what happens before, during, and after donating blood.
Stories from donors
"It's my habit to donate. I put no hesitation to step up and donate because you know it to yourself the intention that you want to save someone's life. It's a simple act, but it's noble and it doesn't require much effort."
"You can't really put a price on life. Why would I put a price on something I can freely give?"
"For me, I think donating blood stems from having a strong advocacy. Isang ganong kasakit lang naman siya, in exchange for probably helping out a lot of other people."
"Having friends that donate blood helps encourage me. As an adult, I just find random bonding times; I do chores or I do groceries with friends... we ended up donating blood together, because it's like, why not?"
"When asked about the possibility of discovering an underlying health condition during the free health screening: “My biggest worry isn't the health condition itself. It's the feeling that I won't be able to donate.” "
"First time ako na-defer this year donating blood. But I will be more willing to try again, because this will give me a chance to make myself better physically; because once you're donating blood, there's assurance that your body is healthy."
"It's my habit to donate. I put no hesitation to step up and donate because you know it to yourself the intention that you want to save someone's life. It's a simple act, but it's noble and it doesn't require much effort."
"You can't really put a price on life. Why would I put a price on something I can freely give?"
"For me, I think donating blood stems from having a strong advocacy. Isang ganong kasakit lang naman siya, in exchange for probably helping out a lot of other people."
"Having friends that donate blood helps encourage me. As an adult, I just find random bonding times; I do chores or I do groceries with friends... we ended up donating blood together, because it's like, why not?"
"When asked about the possibility of discovering an underlying health condition during the free health screening: “My biggest worry isn't the health condition itself. It's the feeling that I won't be able to donate.” "
"First time ako na-defer this year donating blood. But I will be more willing to try again, because this will give me a chance to make myself better physically; because once you're donating blood, there's assurance that your body is healthy."
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