In a remarkable show of solidarity and compassion, the Zamboanga Sibugay Government Employees Credit Cooperative (ZASIGECCO) and the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Hospital Employees Credit Cooperative (ZSPHECCO) joined forces with the Dr. George T. Hofer Medical Center Blood Collection Unit to host a blood donation activity on October 23, 2024. This event, held at the Provincial Capitol Atrium, marked an inspiring highlight in the month-long celebration of Cooperative Month. With the theme, “Transforming Lives, Donate Blood, Be a Hero,” the initiative underscored the life-saving impact of blood donation and the cooperative spirit that fuels community support.
The event attracted a diverse crowd, with employees and volunteers from National Government Agencies (NGAs), the Local Government Unit (LGU), and various cooperatives across the province. Together, they demonstrated the transformative power of community efforts, contributing to a cause that benefits those in urgent need of blood donations and reinforcing the message that anyone can become a hero.
The significance of holding this blood drive on “Charity Day” further emphasized the values of generosity and shared responsibility that are central to the cooperative movement. Every unit of blood donated during the event represents not just a physical contribution but also a powerful gesture of hope and resilience for the community. By organizing this drive, ZASIGECCO and ZSPHECCO encouraged individuals to step forward and transform lives, one donation at a time.
Dr. George T. Hofer Medical Center’s Blood Collection Unit facilitated the collection process, ensuring that donors were attended to with utmost care and that all donations met safety standards. This partnership between cooperatives and the medical center exemplifies how collaboration can amplify impact, providing critical resources to medical facilities that rely on blood donations to serve patients in need.
The success of this activity is a testament to the strong sense of unity within Zamboanga Sibugay’s cooperative community. Through events like this, cooperatives continue to serve as pillars of support, not only to their members but to the larger community, embodying the true essence of cooperative values.
As Cooperative Month progresses, this blood donation drive serves as a reminder that anyone can be a hero—by simply choosing to give.
by: Mr. Nursalim B. Simpal, CDS II
