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Iza Calzado, emosyonal nang mag-donate ng plasma: 'This was one of the most powerful ways I could help'

By Dianara Alegre

Inamin ng aktres at COVID-19 survivor na si Iza Calzado na naging emosyonal siya nang mag-donate ng kanyang blood plasma sa isang ospital bilang pagtulong sa mga expert na gamutin ang iba pang carrier ng sakit.

Itinaon ni Iza ang pagbabahagi nito noong June 12, Araw ng Kalayaan, bilang tanda ng kanyang pananalig na malalagpasan din ng bansa ang kinahaharap nitong krisis.

“June 12 has always been a special day because it is my Mother's birthday and the Independence Day of my motherland.

“This year, it became even more meaningful. After failing several tests to be an eligible plasma donor for Covid-19, because of low hemoglobin levels, I was cleared to donate last Tuesday.

“I never knew that giving my blood would be such an emotional moment for me. Perhaps it's because, as a Covid-19 Survivor, I truly felt that this was one of the most powerful ways I could help my fellow Filipinos during this time.

“As the doctor played “Bayan Ko” my tears and my blood flowed. It gave me so much hope to think that maybe I could help restore someone's health and that, through our collective efforts, we can restore our country's well-being and make it better. Love and Light,” aniya.

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Nitong Marso 28, inanunsiyo ng manager ng aktres na si Noel Ferrer na nagpositibo ang aktres sa COVID-19.

Matapos ang tatlong araw, masayang ibinahagi ni Noel na negatibo na si Iza sa sakit at maaari nang makauwi sa kanyang bahay.

Aniya, "Dear Family and Friends, it's an amazing start of the week as we were just told that Iza can go home tomorrow after completing her IV antibiotics!

"Moreover, the good news is - Iza's retest results came back and she is now negative for CoVid."

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