62 Lives in a Day: Dugtong Buhay Year 7 Mobilizes Community for Blood Donation Drive 

By Luigi Oblena  | Posted on April 2, 2026

In a single day, 62 acts of generosity turned into 62 chances at life.

The Dugtong Buhay Year 7 blood donation drive concluded successfully today, collecting a total of 62 blood units in a collaborative effort between local Rotary and Rotaract clubs, partners, and volunteers. 

A volunteer from the Rotaract Club of Lucena South undergoes screening and blood typing conducted by medical personnel from the Philippine Red Cross as part of the Dugtong Buhay Year 7 blood donation drive.

This life-saving mission was held in partnership with JMar Herbs Inc. alongside the Rotary Club of Lucena South, Rotary Club of Lucena Circle, Rotary Club of Lucena South Premier, Rotaract Club of Lucena South, and Rotaract Club of Lucena Circle. The event showcased the community’s spirit of generosity and commitment to public health. 

Members of the Rotaract Club of Lucena South show their support for the life-saving initiative during Dugtong Buhay Year 7, a collaborative blood donation drive in partnership with Rotary clubs and community organizations.

Donors and partner organizations demonstrated the profound impact of collective action, proving that true heroes are those who willingly roll up their sleeves to give life to others. 

Key partners who played crucial roles in this successful endeavor included the Philippine Red Cross – Lucena Chapter, JCI Lucena, Lady Eagles Club, the Matanglawin Lucena City Chapter, Matanglawin  Elite, Matanglawin, Hermano’s Finest Titanium Lady Eagles Club, the Provincial Health Office, and the Quezon Provincial Health Network. 

Participants undergo registration and pre-donation interviews as part of the screening process to ensure safe and successful blood donation.

The collaboration not only helped replenish vital blood supplies but also reinforced the mission-driven heart of Rotary in Lucena and its surrounding communities. 

The organizers extend their sincere gratitude to all donors, volunteers, and service partners for their unwavering support in this year’s campaign, continuing a tradition of saving lives and building stronger communities. 

A volunteer donates blood during the Dugtong Buhay Year 7 blood donation drive as medical personnel carefully assist in the collection process—demonstrating the life-saving impact of community service and volunteerism. 🩸

As the campaign concludes its seventh year, its impact continues to grow not only in numbers, but in lives touched and communities strengthened. Because in the end, Dugtong Buhay is more than a blood donation drive. It is a reminder that when a community comes together, even the simplest act can become the greatest gift of all: the gift of life.

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