“It’s great to see many of our kababayans come out to give blood. The needle is no longer intimidating and it is more fun as there is strength in numbers,” said Amalia Pempengco, who has been a CBS volunteer since 2003. “Many families from Bethel Baptist Church also came as this is our way of showing that we love Winnipeg.”

Donors of all ages from different nationalities and various walks of life came to give one hour of their time and their blood. That night 50 units of blood were collected, which means 150 people’s lives will be saved!