Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) rallies support for Project ISKOL (Involving Schools in Kindling Outreach for Life) through an advocacy campaign promoting participation across Quezon Province for the Blood Olympics, set to take place on the main campus in Lucban, Quezon on November 18.
In preparation for the blood donation drive, SLSU organized a campaign on November 11 led by Director Vanessa Cadeliña of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Coordinating Office, aiming to inspire students, faculty, staff, and alumni to contribute to this life-saving initiative.
Dr. Arvin N. Natividad, SLSU OIC-Vice President, warmly welcomed attendees to the campaign launch, followed by an inspirational message from SLSU President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, who highlighted the impact of blood donation.
“We have the opportunity to come together in the spirit of giving, to help save lives through this blood donation drive. When you donate blood, you are offering a part of yourself to someone in urgent need,” Dr. Villa said.
The Blood Olympics aims to boost voluntary blood donations across CALABARZON, particularly in Quezon Province, and to build a sense of community and volunteerism. Its objectives include raising awareness about the importance of blood donation, fostering teamwork, promoting a culture of life-saving volunteerism, and establishing long-term connections between educational institutions and local blood services.
Open to all recognized universities and colleges within CALABARZON, the Blood Olympics invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to participate. Key partners include the Quezon Provincial DOH Office (PDOHO), DOH CALABARZON, the National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP), as well as partner blood centers and hospital blood banks such as Quezon Medical Center and Mt. Carmel Hospital.
The project offers rewards for schools excelling in donation efforts. The Life-Blood Champion Award will be given to the university with the highest number of donors, while the Beacon of Life Award will honor schools with the highest percentage of donors relative to their population. Winners will receive project grants of PHP 100,000 (1st Place) and PHP 50,000 (2nd Place), subject to approval by the Provincial DOH Officer.
Project ISKOL highlights the vital role of schools in promoting blood donation awareness through friendly competition, enhancing camaraderie among participants, and instilling a culture of giving in younger generations.
Those interested in participating in this meaningful cause may register via the link: https://forms.gle/EHiHXRwKtdFGPnT66.
By: April Arianne A. de Leon