On Saturday, November 11, 2023, the Social Department of the Biology Student Executive Board (BEM) UGM collaborated with the Social Department of the Geography Student Executive Board (BEM) UGM organized a Social Activity in the form of a Blood Donation event. The Social Activity is one of the work programs of the Social Department of the Biology Student Executive Board at UGM, involving positive activities that can benefit both the community within and outside the Biology Student Family (KMFB), and one of them is the Blood Donation program.
The Blood Donation 2023 took the theme “You Live Because You Give,” which signifies that one continues their life by sharing and realizing that humans are inherently social beings who need each other. By participating in Blood Donation, individuals have implemented the concept of mutual need and giving back. This Blood Donation initiative collaborates with PMI Sleman. Participation is open to all students of Universitas Gadjah Mada and the general public. Registration for Blood Donors was conducted by filling out the provided Google Form by the committee.
The Blood Donation 2023 was divided into three sessions: Session 1 starts from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, followed by Session 2 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and the final session from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This session division aimed to avoid crowds and maintain a conducive environment. Participants were directed to register and complete a health form upon arrival. Subsequently, participants undergo health screening and blood type determination. If they meet the criteria, participants proceed to the blood donation area. After the blood extraction process, participants receive refreshments from the committee and PMI, along with merchandise as souvenirs. Participants who don’t meet the criteria are directed to collect merchandise from the committee. After receiving the merchandise, participants were guided to a photo booth for group photos.Blood Donation aims to serve the community by donating blood to those in need. The Blood Donation 2023 event successfully collected 25 bags of blood from 70 registered participants. Through this activity, the goal is to inspire kindness, encourage others to do good, and assist those in need.
