{"id":5820,"date":"2019-11-06T13:01:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T13:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/?p=5820"},"modified":"2019-11-06T14:06:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T14:06:38","slug":"rh-negative-voices-coreen-tan-tambasen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/rh-negative-voices-coreen-tan-tambasen\/","title":{"rendered":"RH Negative Voices: Coreen Tan Tambasen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share-medium.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"medium\";var hupso_twitter_via = \"datebytype\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"datebytype\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"RH Negative Voices: Coreen Tan Tambasen\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/75328800_792983757797979_7460977140889026560_n.jpg?resize=231%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/75328800_792983757797979_7460977140889026560_n.jpg?w=231&amp;ssl=1 231w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/75328800_792983757797979_7460977140889026560_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/75328800_792983757797979_7460977140889026560_n.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/75328800_792983757797979_7460977140889026560_n.jpg?resize=70%2C70&amp;ssl=1 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><figcaption>Coreen Tan Tambasen is blood type A negative<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/phallalee.jpg?resize=544%2C413&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/phallalee.jpg?w=544&amp;ssl=1 544w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/phallalee.jpg?resize=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><figcaption>As with all interviews conducted by us, all answers are freely given by our interviewees and our views do not necessarily reflect theirs!\n\nHere is the interview (answers are in bold):<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, Coreen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1)When did you find out that you are rh- and how did it impact your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I found out that I\u2019m rh negative in 1994 after I had H-mole, otherwise known as a \u2018false pregnancy\u2019. I was so weak and anemic that I needed to be transfused with 4 units of A- blood. Unfortunately, my type is very rare here in the Philippines so my family had a hard time finding blood donors for me. They even had to have the 4<\/strong><sup><strong>th<\/strong><\/sup><strong> bag flown over from the US! I only met one of my blood donors, a 69-year-old American, but that meeting made an impression on me. Years later, after I found out that he had passed away, I made a promise to him that one day, I will also help to save lives the way he saved mine. And I made good on  that promise. Now, I\u2019m a member of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=109483172466694&amp;ref=br_rs\">Rh Negative Philippines<\/a>, a volunteer group of Rh negative individuals who donate blood without asking for anything in return. From that group, I went a step further and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2278190022428230\/\">created a group exclusively for those of A- blood type in the Philippines<\/a>. At present, we have 217 members (out of 100 million Filipinos!) and they make me so proud. Everytime there\u2019s a call in Facebook, our heroes give our time, effort and even money to travel to where we can donate our blood &#8211;for free! Last year, a baby girl was given a 50% chance to live. Suddenly, one of our members arrived to donate blood and saved her life. Recently, he was the guest of honor at her 1<\/strong><sup><strong>st<\/strong><\/sup><strong> birthday celebration. A few hours of our time equals a lifetime for somebody else. What can be more fulfilling than that?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) What do you think about the various theories regarding our origin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am not really into the alien, fairies, fallen angels theories about how Rh negatives came about. I\u2019d rather have facts, supported by evidences and I prefer to think that we are some sort of mutation. But to those who believe, I&nbsp; may not agree with your opinion but I will defend your right to say it! One time, I did exactly that for a lady who said that she believes in astrology and astronomy. I couldn\u2019t just stand by and let the admin insult her and he didn\u2019t take kindly to that so we both got kicked out of that A- international group. I didn\u2019t mind because I gained a wonderful friend in the process. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) If you had a message for all rh negatives worldwide, what would it be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There\u2019s a misconception that Rh negatives make up 15% of the world population. How can that be when 4 out of the top 5 countries with the highest population in the world are in Asia where Rh negatives are less than 1% of the population? The 15% figure refers to the US population. Worldwide, Rh negatives make up only 6%. In reality, we are too few so find your tribe and connect. It can help save lives, including your own. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) How have you felt different in your life? Or have you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I have this uncanny intuition even at a young age. I can sense what a person is truly feeling even when he\u2019s not saying anything or even saying otherwise. I didn\u2019t really think much of it because I thought so did everybody else! I am also too empathetic because I literally feel what another person is going through. Sometimes, people confide in me and tell me their deepest secrets at our very first meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Do you think the world will become better or worse for rh negatives to live in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I think the world will become a better place for Rh negatives to live in if we can unite and use our special gifts to help save the environment and help each other regardless if a person is Rh negative or Rh positive.&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6) Where in the world and when in your life have you been the happiest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I am happiest when I have peace of mind. Anywhere that I am not plagued by financial, relationship, and health worries is home so long as I\u2019m with my family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7) What do you think rh negative people need in their lives to be happy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I think that Rh negative people need to have an advocacy in their lives to be truly happy. They can help support or promote animal rights, a clean and green environment, historical preservation, charitable works or any worthy cause that will make this world a better place to live in.&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rhesusnegative.net\/staynegative\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/73524531_2384724991856717_5429494924556894208_n.jpg?resize=245%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5849\"\/><figcaption>Thank you, Coreen, for the interview!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share-medium.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"medium\";var hupso_twitter_via = \"datebytype\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"datebytype\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"RH Negative Voices: Coreen Tan Tambasen\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/share-medium.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"medium\";var hupso_twitter_via = \"datebytype\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"datebytype\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"RH Negative Voices: Coreen Tan Tambasen\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>Hi, Coreen! 1)When did you find out that you are rh- and how did it impact your life? I found out that I\u2019m rh negative in 1994 after I had H-mole, otherwise known as a \u2018false pregnancy\u2019. I was so weak and anemic that I needed to be transfused with 4 units of A- blood. Unfortunately, my type is very rare here in the Philippines so my family had a hard time finding blood donors for me. They even had to have the 4th bag flown over from the US! I only met one of my blood donors, a 69-year-old American, but that meeting made an impression on me. 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