KGEC and KGLEC marked their first-year anniversary with a blood donation drive
The event, organized by two leading Filipino groups and supported by Vinta Cafe and Restaurant and other donors, attracted 40 organizations and over 500 attendees.
By Ricky Laxa
Staff writer
Two leading Filipino organizations in Kuwait launched a major blood donation campaign on Friday at AdanHospital’s Blood Donation Center. The event, supported by Vinta Cafe and Restaurant and other generous donors, saw participation from forty different organizations.
The event, attended by more than five hundred Filipinos and other nationals, began donor registration at 1 p.m. Medical check-ups were conducted to ensure donors were qualified to give blood. Refreshments and gifts were provided to guests and donors.
H E Jose Cabrera, the Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait, was joined by Labor Attache Manuel Dimaanoand Assistant Labor Attache Cathy Duladul in gracing the event.
In a brief interview, Jude Rodriguez, Chartered President of the Kuwait Golden Eagles Club, mentioned that the Kuwait Gulf Eagles Club and Kuwait Gulf Ladies Eagles Club decided to organize this giving event to provide blood to those in need rather than spend on an expensive dinner.
“I thank the organizations, support establishments, and individuals who placed their trust in us to lead this unforgettable occasion,” Rodriguez said.
Josefina Rodriguez, Chartered President of the Kuwait Golden Lady Eagles Club, also thanked everyone who contributed their time and effort to the event. Vinta Cafe and Restaurant was a major supporter of the occasion.
Other generous donors included Afrah Al Yasmeen Co, Sophie’s Grill, Skyfreight Kuwait, Ate Liza, Vanessa Sheila S. Rodriguez, Abdel Nasser Jamsuri, Merasol Al Failakawi, UNAK Professional Company, Dr. Emilia Zapanta, Lamsat Nawaem Salon, and Cristina F. Bontipula. Participating organizations included The Bicolanos in Kuwait-New Generation, Black Knights Kuwait Eagles Club, Black Knights Kuwait Lady Eagles Club, and Health & Fitness Association, Kuwait Filipino Mothers Organization, Association of Filipino Organizations in Kuwait, Bisdak Kuwait Chapter, PinoyAmbulance Nurses in Kuwait, Bagong BayaningMakabayan in Kuwait, AKO OFW (Kuwait Chapter Hawally Governorate), Filipino Sailors Club, FarwaniyaCyclists, Filipino Oral Hygienists’ Society of Kuwait, Stone Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated, 1 Bikers in Kuwait Encounter, LIGHTBENDERS Photography Group, AKO OFW (Advocates and Keepers Organization of OFW – Farwaniya Kuwait Chapter), Kuwait SandugoEagles Club, Kuwait Sandugo Lady Eagles Group, Good Vibes Kuwait, Z Pablik Kuwait, Kuwait Sandiwa Eagles Club, Kuwait Sandiwa Lady Eagles Group, Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists, Inc., Sanay saHirap OFW Worldwide, Global Ilocano in Kuwait, Scouts Royale Brotherhood Incorporated State of Kuwait, Royale Hayat Hospital, UNAK Professional Company, Guardians Central Federation International Inc., Vinta Squad Q8, United Architects of the Philippines Kuwait Chapter, Solid Rock of Guardians Brotherhood Inc., Reformed and United Guardians Brotherhood International Inc., Tau Gamma Phi, and Guardians Global Society Inc.
KGEC and KGLEC thanked Mario Carreon, Chartered President of Black Knights Kuwait Eagles Club; JoebertLancero, Vice Chairman of Alalayang Agila Kuwait; Joseph Jocson, National TRIPLE D Chairman; and Ronald De Los Santos, National President of TFOE-PEI.
