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Bali Needs 10,500 Blood Bags per Month, Paralegals Indonesia Keeps the Spirit of Caring Alive Through Red Circle+

Denpasar – Through Red Circle+, its social community, Paralegals Indonesia once again organized the “Ayo Kita Donor Darah (Lagi)” blood donation drive in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Bali. The fourth blood donation event was held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. WITA, at the Paralegals Indonesia Office in Denpasar.

A total of 25 people registered for the event, with 19 successfully donating blood. This figure increased from the third event, which recorded 16 donors, representing an increase of 18.75%.

This increase marks a positive development in the social initiative, which has now been held four times. Through Red Circle+, Paralegals Indonesia provides a platform for the community to participate in humanitarian efforts in collaboration with PMI Bali.

This time, Project Director Arista stated that the participants’ involvement serves as encouragement to maintain the continuity of the initiative.

“We are grateful to all participants who registered and to PMI Bali for supporting the implementation of this initiative. The increase from 16 donors at the previous event to 19 donors this time is a positive development that we are grateful for. We hope that more people will feel comfortable taking part and make blood donation a regular way of giving back,” said Arista.

The initiative took place amid Bali’s ongoing need for blood donations and continued public support. According to an RRI report published on September 29, 2026, Bali’s blood requirement is estimated at approximately 10,500 blood bags per month. The report, which quoted I Gusti Ayu Ngurahwardani, Manager of Quality and Quality Assurance at the UDD PMI Bali Province, also stated that the demand has not yet been fully met through voluntary donations, making donations from patients’ families still necessary. Read Also

The need for blood donations is also evident at the regency level. On October 2, 2026, Chairwoman of the Gianyar Regency PMI, Ni Made Ratnadi, stated that the demand for blood in Gianyar ranges from 1,000 to 1,200 blood bags per month. The fluctuating demand to support medical procedures and healthcare services requires a sustainable blood supply. The Gianyar figure reflects local demand and should not be added to the provincial-level figure for Bali. Read Also

The challenge of maintaining an adequate blood supply is also evident ahead of public holidays. In March 2026, PMI Bali extended its donor operating hours ahead of Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr and deployed mobile blood donation vehicles to four to five locations each day. These measures were taken to help maintain blood availability while hospital demand continued throughout the holiday period.

This situation highlights the importance of conducting blood donation activities on a continuous basis. The involvement of communities, workplaces, and the public can help expand opportunities for people to donate blood before an urgent need arises.

Managing Partner of Paralegals Indonesia, Yuda Swastika, stated that Red Circle+ was established as a platform to sustain and encourage this kind of social engagement.

“The need for blood remains constant, while public participation must continue to be encouraged. Through Red Circle+, we want to build a habit of showing up and helping others. When this initiative is carried out collectively and sustainably, more people will have the opportunity to take part,” said Yuda.

In addition to the benefits for recipients, research has also indicated potential psychological benefits for blood donors. A 2026 study by Jian Ou-Yang and colleagues, titled Blood Donation and Subjective Wellbeing: A Cross-Sectional Survey and a Randomized Trial, involved 601 blood donors and 1,043 people who had never donated blood. In the survey component, the donor group reported higher subjective well-being than the comparison group, which was not asked to recall experiences of helping others. These findings were associated with the fulfillment of psychological needs, including a sense of being able to benefit others and feeling connected to others.

The study provides a basis for understanding that the experience of helping others through blood donation may hold emotional value for donors. However, the researchers emphasized that the findings are still preliminary and do not establish that blood donation itself causes a long-term increase in happiness.

Potential physical health benefits should also be presented in a balanced and proportionate manner. A systematic review by Franke A. Quee and colleagues, published in Transfusion Medicine Reviews in 2022, examined 44 studies on blood donation and cardiovascular health. The findings did not provide conclusive evidence that blood donation protects individuals against heart disease, as the results across studies were inconsistent and the quality of the evidence remained limited. Read the full article for free on PubMed Central

Therefore, blood donation campaigns should continue to be grounded in humanitarian contribution, the positive experience of helping others, and meeting the donor’s health eligibility requirements.

“We want people to feel that they have a space to do good together. Through Red Circle+, we hope the connections that are built will continue to live on through care and a willingness to help again,” Yuda

The fourth “Ayo Kita Donor Darah (Lagi)” blood donation drive marks another step in Paralegals Indonesia’s efforts to foster social participation through Red Circle+. Amid Bali’s ongoing daily need for blood, the participation of 19 donors in this event represents a tangible contribution as well as encouragement to sustain future initiatives.