Sue Ramirez appeals for blood donations for mother's open heart surgery

Updated Wed, January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM Published Tue, January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Actress Sue Ramirez appealed for blood donations for her mother, Concepcion "Chit" Garina, who was scheduled for open heart surgery on Wednesday, January 7.

She specifically requested blood types B+, B-, O+, and O-, advising donors to abstain from alcohol for at least 48 hours prior.

Following her appeal on Instagram Stories, many individuals have reportedly donated blood, with the surgery taking place on the same day.

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Philstar

Sue Ramirez seeks blood donors for mother’s surgery

Wed, January 7, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Philstar

Panawagang dugo ni Sue para sa nanay, maraming tumulong

Wed, January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Inquirer

Sue Ramirez appeals for blood donation for mom’s open heart surgery

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM

ABS-CBN

Sue Ramirez asks for blood donations for her mother's open heart surgery: ‘Help save her life’

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM