The most valuable thing I gave this week wasn’t my time.

It was my blood.

On May 8th, I became a first-time blood donor, right here at the office.

It was a small act ~ quick, painless, and over in minutes.

But what made it meaningful was the why behind it.

May 8th is both World Thalassaemia Day and World Red Cross Day, a powerful alignment that reminds us how important blood donation is.

•Thalassaemia is a serious blood disorder that requires ongoing transfusions, donations like ours are their lifeline.

•The Red Cross Movement stands for humanity in action, everyday people stepping up in extraordinary ways.

I didn’t expect a 15-minute donation to leave such a lasting impact.

But knowing that one pint of blood can save up to three lives, that changes your perspective.

This wasn’t just a personal milestone.

It was a reminder that real contribution doesn’t always look like big speeches or grand gestures.

Sometimes, it’s simply showing up, with a willing heart and rolled-up sleeves.

Grateful to have started this journey. Proud to have done it on a day that matters. And motivated to keep giving.