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Sibu to celebrate 861 lifesaving donours at 2025 Blood Donour Day event
(From fourth right) Chua, Dr Rachel, Hii, Tie, Wong, Tiu and others pose for a photo session during the press conference. – Photo by Peter Boon
SIBU (July 4): A total of 861 donours will be recognised at the World Blood Donour Day 2025 celebration, which will be held at Kingwood Hotel here on this Sunday (July 6).
Organising chairperson Dr Rachel Teng, who is also vice chairperson of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch, said the Blood Donours' Recognition Ceremony 2025 will be the highlight of the event.
'We will be recognising blood donours who have consistently donated throughout 2024. Those who have donated 10 pints or more, and subsequently for every additional five pints, will receive a specially designed certificate,' she said at a press conference yesterday.
'In total, 861 donours will be honoured, based on the data provided by the Sibu Hospital Blood Bank.
She also noted that active blood donation organisers would be acknowledged for their role in ensuring adequate blood supply, especially during the pandemic.
This year's event, jointly organised by MRCS Sibu and Sibu Hospital, carries the theme 'Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives'.
According to Dr Rachel, the event is supported by Liangtye Trading Sdn Bhd, Lions Club of Sibu Berjaya, Lions Club of Sibu Queensway, Sri Minyak Group, Mytown Pharmacy, Biolife Lab (Sibu) Sdn Bhd, and Alpro Pharmacy.
Activities include a health campaign, blood donation drive, and a colouring contest for children.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, will officiate as guest-of-honour. MRCS Sarawak chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam will be the special guest.
To avoid overcrowding, Dr Rachel said certificate distribution will be staggered.
'Donours who have contributed 10, 15, 20, and 25 pints will receive their certificates via official WhatsApp after the ceremony. If they prefer a printed certificate, they may request one from the MRCS Sibu branch and collect it during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm,' she said.
Donours who have given between 30 and 75 pints can collect their certificates at the event from 8.30am to 10am.
'Those who have donated 80 pints and above have been requested to be present by 9.45am to receive their certificates and gifts on the main stage,' she said, adding that the top donour this year has donated 154 pints.
Dr Rachel said a blood donation campaign will also be held that day, with a target of collecting 200 pints. Every successful blood donour will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from MRCS National Headquarters.
Meanwhile, the colouring contest ― open to 66 children ― will be held from 9am to 10am. It will be divided into three categories: Category A (ages 4-6), Category B (ages 7-9), and Category C (ages 10-12). All participants will receive a mystery gift from the organiser.
There will also be an organ donation recruitment drive and a health campaign.
Also present at the press conference were MRCS Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, deputy chairman Hii Sieh Toh, Liangtye Trading Sdn Bhd representative Darren Tie, Sri Minyak Group human resources manager Pricilla Tiu, and Lions Club of Sibu Berjaya past president Councillor Rory Wong. appreciate lead Sibu World Blood Donour Day
