Since 2017, it has collected 250 litres of blood from 840 donors, potentially saving over 1,600 lives
SINGAPORE – What started in 2016 as an idea to build social cohesion in multicultural and multi-religious Singapore continues to draw “new blood” today in the name of doing one’s bit for the community.
This year’s blood donation drive drew around 200 donors. Co-organised by Heart of God Church, Khalid Mosque, Geylang United Temple and Chan Khoo Kong Huay clan association, the interfaith event aims to not only save lives but also to build social cohesion. Mr Shanmugam said such an event signifies Singaporeans can “work together, donate blood together, bring our congregations together”.
The atmosphere at Wednesday’s event was vibrant and lively, more like a carnival than a blood donation drive.
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