Community unites to give hope, Blood heroes answer the call at EPCALM Blood Donation Drive
- EPCALM
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
The EPCALM Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to all partners, volunteers, and blood donorswho generously supported the EPCALM Voluntary Blood Donation Drive held on 25 July 2026 at St.Luke's Medical Center–Global City (SLMC-GC) in Taguig City.
Conducted in observance of National Blood Donors Month and as part of EPCALM's continuingVoluntary Blood Donation Program, the blood drive was a resounding success, made possible throughthe generosity, dedication, and collaborative spirit of individuals and organizations united by a commonpurpose—to help save lives through voluntary blood donation.
Special recognition is extended to the dedicated men and women of the Armed Forces of thePhilippines, including the Philippine Army and its Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine AirForce, Philippine Navy, and Philippine Marine Corps, as well as the Philippine National Police and theBureau of Fire Protection, whose participation demonstrated their continuing commitment to publicservice beyond the call of duty.
EPCALM, likewise, expresses its sincere appreciation to the private individuals, walk-in donors, and theemployees' unions of both SLMC–Quezon City and SLMC–Global City for their invaluable support.
The Foundation also acknowledges the outstanding efforts of the SLMC-GC Blood Bank and TransfusionServices, the Department of Internal Medicine, the physicians, nurses, medical technologists, EPCALMvolunteers and staff, and the Foundation's growing network of partners and supporters. Their collectiveefforts helped strengthen the supply of safe blood for adult leukemia patients who depend on life-savingblood transfusions.
EPCALM BLOOD REGISTRY. Qualified blood donors have, likewise, been enrolled in the EPCALM BloodDonor Registry, helping build a reliable network of volunteer donors who may be called upon to assistpatients with future blood requirements.
Beyond augmenting the blood supply, the activity also served as an important platform for raising publicawareness about adult leukemia, the continuing need for voluntary blood donation, and the vital rolethat every blood donor plays in giving patients another chance at life.
The success of the blood donation drive is a powerful testament to what can be achieved whengovernment agencies, healthcare institutions, civic organizations, volunteers, and private citizens cometogether in the spirit of compassion and service.
To everyone who donated blood, volunteered their time, or supported this initiative in any way—thankyou for helping bring hope and save lives. Your generosity continues to make a meaningful difference inthe lives of adult leukemia patients and their families. /MPD
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