Signature Community Outreach at Blood Bank HSA

Signature Community Outreach to the Health Science Authority (HSA)

On 17 April 2025, 17 student leaders from Peicai Secondary School visited the Blood Bank at the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to thank the staff supporting Singapore’s blood donation efforts. The group included 14 Secondary 3 Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, and 3 Secondary 4 students. As a gesture of appreciation, Ya Kun Kaya Toast also sponsored 30 sets of kaya toast and hot beverages for the HSA team.

During the visit, the three student presenters shared their reflections from their School Work Attachment Programme (SWAP) at HSA in November 2024. They spoke about the critical importance of regular blood donation and the role youths can play in promoting awareness of this life-saving act.

Dr Raymond Chua, CEO of HSA, giving an appreciative speech to the students.

After the students’ presentations, Dr Chua expressed his heartfelt appreciation to both the teachers and students who contributed to the event. He also extended his gratitude to the teachers and parent who stepped forward to donate blood. Dr Chua shared that he found it inspiring to hear students speak about their perspectives on blood donation and the importance of saving lives. He remarked that the younger generation has reminded him that the spirit of giving is truly the heartbeat of a thriving community.

Group of Secondary 3 students presenting Yakun Kaya toast to Dr Raymond Chua.

Ling Hui Yi, Shavone (3PN) (left) presenting Yakun Kaya Toast set to the staff nurse (right).	Student leaders preparing hot beverages to present to the staffs

The students also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and professionals at HSA, who are on the frontlines of every blood donation drive — ensuring donor safety, offering comfort to anxious donors, and helping to maintain the vital blood supply hospitals rely on each day.

Paper Cranes folded by the secondary 3 students during the Start Smart Programme

Crane montage and the remaining cranes were gifted to HSA.

As a symbolic gesture of hope and appreciation, the students presented a meaningful crane montage in the shape of a heart, made from origami cranes folded during the Start Smart Programme. The remaining cranes were also gifted to the HSA staff as tokens of encouragement and support. To conclude the visit, the students served the staff their kaya toast sets and warm beverages as a sincere expression of thanks.

Blood donation corner with Mr James Koh (left) and Mr Tan Yi Quan (right).	A parent volunteer at the blood donation corner.

Adding to the meaningful experience, two teachers — Mr Tan Yi Quan and Mr James Koh — along with a parent, stepped forward to donate blood during the visit, embodying the spirit of generosity and support for this important cause.

This enriching experience not only deepened the students’ understanding of the importance of blood donation but also inspired them to become passionate advocates for this life-saving cause in their communities.