In celebration of the 70th anniversary of St. John's Grammar School, the Noeline Kumor Blood Drive (NKBD) has joined forces with the school to encourage students to donate blood and support the needy. 

The initiative highlights the importance of blood donation and aims to ensure a steady supply of blood for those in need.

Noeline Tsifokpor-Virolle Kumor, a dedicated voluntary blood donor, shared her journey and passion for blood donation. 

She began donating blood on October 26, 1999, while she was a student at St. John's Grammar School. 

Inspired by a documentary and encouraged by a blood donation team, Noeline made her first donation and has since become a steadfast donor.

Over the years, Ms Noeline faced interruptions in her blood donation journey but was eventually reconnected with the cause through television and radio broadcasts. 

She met Mr. Noon from the National Blood Service, who encouraged her to continue donating.

To date, Ms Noeline has donated blood 46 times and received numerous accolades, including National Best Female Blood Donor and recognition from international organizations.

Ms Noeline's dedication to blood donation has inspired many. 

She recounted how her donations have directly benefited individuals, including a 10-year-old and a 9-year-old, who owe their lives to the blood she donated. 

She emphasized the critical need for blood donations, urging everyone to contribute to this life-saving cause.

As part of the 70th-anniversary celebrations of St. John's Grammar School, the blood drive aims to collect 200 units of blood.

Ms Noeline expressed gratitude for the support from various organizations, including the National Blood Service, Unicam, Blezard CARE International, and many others.

The blood donation event is ongoing, with screenings still taking place. 

Ms Noeline encouraged everyone to donate blood, highlighting that every blood type is needed to ensure that those in need can find a match and survive.

"We need all blood types at the blood bank so that anyone who walks in asking for blood will have their type available and won't have to face life-threatening delays," Ms Noeline said. "I urge everyone to donate blood and help save lives."