Blood donation
“A massive influx of blood donations, including from various organizations, is deeply rewarding and makes a lasting impact across the entire Central Valley,” observed staff member Glenn Shilow who was also among the organizers. “This collaborative event successfully meets urgent hospital needs while powerfully raising long-term awareness about the importance of giving blood.”

The Central Valley, California District conducted a blood donation drive at Central California Blood Center along Herndon Ave., Fresno, CA.

District supervising minister, Brother Isaias D. Antinew, delivered the opening remarks. The Felix Y. Manalo (FYM) Foundation hosted the activity led by its representative from the US Main office, Brother Arturo Bairan.

A total of 175 brethren passed the health screening and donated blood. In addition, the Church also donated US $3,000 through the FYM Foundation to the blood center.

Abby Minong, Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the blood center, said a speech thanking the brethren for donating blood. She said in an interview: “The need for blood is constant. We just want to encourage everybody, always come in, to donate blood, whether it’s whole blood or it’s platelets or it’s plasma. There’s just a big need for patients in the hospital, people who are going with trauma or cancer. … even little babies, sometimes, need blood as well.”