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MAKING BLOOD DONATION A FRIENDLY AFFAIR

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2022 Jun 14
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Blood donation is close to Liauw Yong Sheng's heart because of a blood
deficiency condition his mother has. Understanding the importance of blood in
sustaining one's life, it sparked his passion for blood donation. Now, he
strongly advocates blood donation among his friends. 

Liauw Yong Sheng, 23, understood early on the vital role blood plays in
sustaining life. He grew up watching his mother struggle with a blood deficiency
condition, and his sister’s unsuccessful attempts to donate her blood because of
low iron levels. Thus, at the tender age of 14, it ignited in him a desire to
become a regular blood donor. When Yong Sheng finally came of age at 16, he took
the first steps on his blood donation journey. 

In his commitment to his goal of being a regular blood donor, Yong Sheng would
pencil in his next donation date on a whiteboard display in his room to keep
track of his donation schedule.

“Blood donation is something you can do at your own convenience and at the same
time, it is a simple way to give back to the community,” he said.

Yong Sheng had previously made three apheresis donations. However, as it was a
challenge for him to keep his weight steady at 50kg (one of the minimum
requirements to make apheresis donations), he continued with whole blood
donations instead.

Blood is vital to life

Even as the pandemic raged around Singapore, Yong Sheng was not deterred from
donating blood. 

“I did not think it would be dangerous, as everyone was masked up. Furthermore,
the demand for blood is always there. Blood is indispensable for saving or
sustaining lives,” he explained.

On top of that, Yong Sheng also looks forward to collecting new stress balls at
every donation; having amassed a collection of over 20 stress balls thus far. 

“I appreciate how the stress balls always represent different groups of people;
my personal favourite being the Army stress ball,” he shared.

Using social media to encourage blood donation

The bigger challenge would be convincing his friends to donate blood,
particularly since many are fearful of needles. Over the years, Yong Sheng has
made it his personal mission to motivate his friends to donate blood at least
once.  He has inspired 20 friends to make their maiden blood donations so far,
with two of them becoming regular blood donors.

“Taking that first step, instead of not trying at all, is the easiest way to
overcome a phobia of needles. Besides, the entire process is painless and the
experienced nurses will take extra care of first-time donors,” said Yong Sheng.

Yong Sheng cleverly makes use of Instagram Stories to remind his friends to
donate blood too. When he uploads a photo or video of himself donating blood on
social media, it piques interest, with friends keen to know more out of
curiosity. Yong Sheng and his friends are each other’s support and motivation in
their continual efforts to donate blood.

He raised a good point, “Imagine if a family member needs blood, and does not
get it. What will happen then? I encourage people to take the first step and
donate blood if they can.”

More than an achievement

His commitment to regular blood donations has definitely been recognised. Yong
Sheng is one of the youngest Bronze award winners at this year’s World Blood
Donor Day, having made 29 blood donations in his young life. 

On receiving the Bronze Award this year, Yong Sheng shared, “Blood donation has
become a part of my lifestyle. I gain satisfaction in the knowledge that I am
helping others by donating blood and that my blood can save another's life.
These keep me motivated to continue giving blood even when I go through rough
patches in life."

Yong Sheng hopes to inspire others to make donating blood a part of their lives.
He brings up the multiple blood banks and mobile blood drives located
conveniently around the island, points out that the process is simple and
painless, and reassures anyone interested in blood donation that it is truly
hassle-free.

By Clara Lim 
Copyedited by Heidi Boon, Volunteer

 

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