{"id":9356,"date":"2025-11-06T14:33:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T06:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=9356"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T06:33:35","slug":"pop-mart-blind-box-giveaway-by-red-cross-for-blood-donors-an-insult-says-stomper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=9356","title":{"rendered":"Pop Mart blind box giveaway by Red Cross for blood donors an &#8216;insult&#8217;, says Stomper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">The Singapore Red Cross is giving away a Pop Mart blind box to each successful blood donor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">When Stomper <span><b>Steven<\/b><\/span> found out about the giveaway, he was appalled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;I detest such a promotion,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;Donating blood is voluntary and should not be compromised with something in return.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;I hope this promotion will be withdrawn as it may be an insult to willing blood donors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">Originally scheduled to end on <span><a class=\"text-primary-500 hover:underline\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/redcross.sg\/give-blood\/popmart-blind-box-giveaway.html\" target=\"_blank\">Oct 17<\/a><\/span>, the giveaway has since been extended to Nov 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">In response to a Stomp query regarding the Pop Mart blind boxes, a spokesperson for Red Cross said: &#8220;These are small tokens intended to show our appreciation and initiate conversations about blood donation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;Through these collaborations, we aim to reach, engage, and attract new donors and raise awareness among those who may not have previously considered donating blood to begin their journey as blood donors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;We remain committed to promoting voluntary blood donation whilst exploring ways to recruit, retain, and recognise new and repeat donors to ensure a secure and sustainable blood supply for Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-secondary pt-md text-18 font-normal leading-1.5 text-grayscale-800\">&#8220;Our policy of non-remunerated donations and voluntary blood donation remains unchanged.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-t border-primary-200 mt-xl mb-md\"\/>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-md py-md xl:flex-row xl:items-center\"><span class=\"font-primary text-18 font-semibold leading-1.2 text-black\">Get more of Stomp&#8217;s latest updates by following us on:<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"border-t border-primary-200 mt-xl mb-md\"\/>\n<p>Join the conversation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stomp.sg\/singapore-seen\/pop-mart-blind-box-giveaway-red-cross-blood-donors-insult-says-stomper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Singapore Red Cross is giving away a Pop Mart blind box to each successful blood donor. 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