‘Blood knows no race’: why Vince Hoor keeps rolling up his sleeve
Nearly 30 donations later, the Penang tutor still believes giving blood is a responsibility shared by all.
Vince Hoor, a freelance chemistry tutor from Penang, has been donating blood every three months since he started in 2013. He recently approached his 30th donation, highlighting the importance of blood donation during Ramadan when supplies often decline. During a call from the hospital, Hoor learned of an emergency where a young Malay patient with thalassaemia urgently needed a blood transfusion.
Hoor, whose blood was compatible, donated immediately, emphasizing that his blood transcends racial boundaries and his sole purpose was to save lives. Hoor believes blood donation is a precious act of kindness that benefits both the donor and recipient. He enjoys the health screening benefits and finds comfort in knowing that his donation might have saved a stranger's life.
Despite not meeting the recipient, Hoor hopes the donor's life is long and fulfilling. Concerned about low blood supplies, Hoor urges Malaysians to donate regularly, as one never knows when they or a loved one might need it.
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