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"Thanks to the millions of people who give blood safely and anonymously, Thousands of lives are saved every day". |
INTRODUCTION World Blood Donor Day is a celebration of those who are directly responsible for saving or improving the lives of millions of patients by giving their blood regularly and voluntarily. It is also an urgent invitation to countries across the globe to promote safe donors and do all that is possible to safeguard patients by ensuring an adequate, safe supply of blood. RATIONALE Aimed to celebrate the World Blood Donor Day this June 14 to promote voluntary blood donation. The day, which has the slogan "Celebrating your Gift of Blood," aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood. and to honor those whose donations of blood has helped so many people to survive and live better lives. EVENT World Blood Donor Day. It is a 5 kilometers running & walking activity. The activity is included in the 9-month Dumaguete Free Marathon Clinic program supported by the City Tourism Council and the City Health Office and managed by the Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club (MDRCI), Inc. VENUE Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City DATE &TIME June 14, 2006 at 5:00 to 8:00 am (Wednesday) COURSE DETAIL In front of the Philippine National Red Cross Office shall be the assembly area. Run starts in front of Philippine National Red Cross Office through Rizal Boulevard going to Looc By-pass Road, then turn left to Hibbard Avenue straight to Perdices Street passing the Cathedral Belfry pass across the Old Banica Bridge; then through Canday-ong Road turning left and cross the New Tinago Bridge then back to Rizal Boulevard for the finish. The 5 kilometers run will be an out and back course starting and finishing on the Boulevard. DISTANCE 1 loop (Round) ±5 kilometers HOST Philippine National Red Cross Oriental Negros Chapter MANAGED BY Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club (MDRCI), Inc. SUPPORTED BY City Tourism Council City Health Office Philippine National Red Cross School Chapters |
World Blood Donor Day is a time to thank the world's regular, voluntary blood donors as well as a day for personal reflection. Almost everyone can contribute to saving a life, either by becoming a regular donor or - if health reasons prevent that - by volunteering to help on blood donation days. |
"Celebrating your Gift of Blood" |
The 1st 5-k Lood Donor Day Finisher's Marathon June 14 2006 |
Dumaguete City Tourism Council Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club, Inc. City Health Office |
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