Blood Donation – “My Blood for Others”
Blood donation is an annual BSSC event hold by Social Division. This blood donation event partnered with PMI ( Palang Merah Indonesia ).This event is themed “My Blood for Others” which symbols that the blood in our body can be shared to help our friends in need.The aim of this event is to facilitate BINUS Square boarders who want to do social action through blood donation event. The donated blood collected from this event will be used by PMI to increases their stock of blood. By doing so, we hope that every boarders can contribute to those in needs of blood donation.
Participants were enthusiastic about the event since they didn’t need to go too far to donor their blood.This event was held in Oak Room, BINUS Square from 09.00 AM – 12.00 PM at June 1st 2017. A total of 68 people was pleased with the presence of this activity. With a total satisfaction percentage of 94.4%, we can concur that this event has fulfilled its goals. The event wasnot only limited to Binusian boarders, but to all of residences in BINUS Square including the employees to securities and some Binusian outside of BINUS Square as well. This event runs smoothly and participants were still eager to donateeven though it was held in fasting month.Participants also suggested that this event be held more often.
There are 48 participants who successfully donate, while the rest are not able to donate for several reasons such as high HB. For participants who successfully donated, they will get a snack from PMI in the form of milk, biscuits, juice, and instant noodles. Not only that, donors also get medicine to restore body condition.As BSSC vision is to increase the social awareness of boarders, we will continue to host event like this every now and then.Hopefully this event can help others in needs, and see you in Blood Donation event 2018!