SM employees from SM Store Novaliches, SM Central Warehouse, and SM Store North EDSA donated a total of 361 units of blood during the recently held bloodletting activities in the said branches. The series of mobile blood donation was in partnership with the SM Foundation and the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter.
Did you know that one bag of blood can save up to three lives? The blood donated by our team members can save people’s lives, ensuring that blood is available when needed, especially by indigent patients. Our generous team members shared their rewarding blood donation experience, and the stories behind their decision to help save lives.
Alexander Bernardo
“This is my 12th time donating, and by doing this, I know I have the power to help other people. The happiness it gives me every time I donate makes me feel worthy.”
Manager Selling, Non-Wearable Inc.
Ma. Cristina Quebral
“It was my first time volunteering at the Red Cross Blood Drive. I believe donating blood is an act of empathy and could save many lives. I felt overwhelmed and also grateful to donate blood. I do encourage them to be part of bloodletting activities because it’s good for your health and, at the same time, you can help other people.”
Human Resources Supervisor, SM Store North EDSA
Esabel Mangilaya
“As advised by my cardiologist, I often participate in bloodletting activities because it helps improve the regulation of my blood flow and blood pressure. Also, personally, I feel honored and blessed to be able to help other people aside from having the benefits of donating.”
Counter Supervisor, SM Store North EDSA
Shiela Mae Aquino
“Actually, I tried donating before, but I was rejected multiple times. Fortunately, last March 22, I was able to donate my first bag of blood. This accomplishment filled me with gratitude and pride that I have the capacity to save lives. With the health benefits of donating blood, I highly encourage everyone to do this regularly, or even once a year.”
HR Supervisor, SM Store North EDSA
Matt Ezekiel Sudario
“I started donating blood way back in 2019, and this is my 4th time joining the activity. I feel ecstatic and honored whenever I donate, knowing that I was able to extend the lives of other people.”
HR Assistant, SM Store North EDSA
Ria Oliveros
“It was my first time donating, and I feel that it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made because I was able to extend someone’s life. I know for some it’s not that big
Counter Supervisor, SM Store North EDSAof aof a deal, but for me, it was a meaningful gesture that I am proud of.”
Dan Remos
“I donate once a year, but it depends when someone is in need. Donating blood is painful but it’s okay because it helps other people.”
Sales Clerk, SM Home, SM Store Novaliches
Rechiel Reguido
When you need blood, “Hindi kayo mahihirapan maghanap kasi hindi kayo nagdalawang isip na magshare sa iba. May record na rin kayo sa Red Cross at maganda rin ito para sa ating sarili.”
SM Store Novaliches
Noel Cabuhat
“I always donate, actually every 3 months, voluntarily. When I heard that there will be a
SM Store Novalichesbloodletting here in SM, I was happy that I can help someone when I donate my blood.”
Catherine Abergos
“I would like to experience this kind of opportunity, the opportunity to help others who will be needing in the future. Also, even if it is one of my fears—fear of blood, I challenged myself to donate and make myself proud.”
SM Store Novaliches
Patricia May Gallardo
“I donated blood for the first time in my life. I just wanted to experience it. I felt excited and happy to help other people who need blood.”
SM Store Novaliches
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