In keeping with their them “First Aid for and by the Children”, the Philippine Red Cross organized a free first aid lecture and demonstration. Around 200 kids from schools all over Metro Manila trooped to Manila Ocean Park last September 10, which was World First Aid Day.
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The fun learning activity was conducted to engage and educate kids, as well as their parents, about basic first aid and emergency preparedness.
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During the lecture and demo, kids aged 12 and above learned the basics of bandaging and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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More highlights from the enriching learning event on the next page!
“The Red Cross provides trainings for the youth to equip them with life-saving knowledge and skills and the confidence to act or help save lives when needed. Learning basic first aid will not only prepare children for worst case scenarios, it will also help them develop their self-esteem and give them a sense of purpose early on in their lives,” said Senator Richard Gordon, chairman and CEO of the PRC in a statement.
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In addition to the first aid training, the Philippine Red Cross also introduced kids to their new mobile application, First Aid PH, which can be downloaded for both iOS and Android users.
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The app doesn’t require internet access and it contains information on basic first aid and emergency preparedness. It also provides direct access to the Red Cross Hotline 143, which can be contacted in case of emergency.
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