Northwesternians give blood to save lives
Northwestern University, in collaboration with Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, conducted a bloodletting activity as part of the 89th Foundation Day at the Aquino Multi-Purpose Center on February 2, 2021.
Student volunteers from the College of Maritime Education and Criminal Justice Education participated, as well as NWU employees and staff. “It is an important activity. As a school, the strength and the vibrancy of the youth [contribute] to the welfare of people and us, teaching them to be selfless and to think of others. Donating blood is a small sacrifice and it will only take you 20 minutes to do it,” said Pres. Ferdinand S. Nicolas, who himself donated blood.
The activity depicts one of the university’s core values of “selfless service.” It is a selfless act to serve and share one’s blood, for it means giving hope and a chance for others to further enjoy the life God has given.
