Ix Shen, the male champion of Star Search 1995 has been a popular star since he started his career. He acted in dramas like "Hero of Times", "As you like it" and many others that garnered great response and comments from the audience as well as the executive directors . Despite his busy schedules, he always takes the time to do his bit for charity like NKF, other fundraising events and now, as an Ambassador for the National Blood Recruitment Programme.

How long have you been donating blood and what prompted you to do so?
I donated blood twice during my NS days and what prompted me was&&cos' of free Milo??

Has donating blood affected your life in anyway?
Well¬ much really but it has made me think, if people can be generous in giving things or money away, why not their blood? It doesn't take a superhero to donate blood, anybody can do it! .

In your capacity as Ambassador of the National Blood Donor Recruitment Programme what steps would you take to help gather more blood donors?
I would help spread the news to my friends, colleagues and the public through, talks, campaigns or exhibitions etc. Also, to increase and highlight the point on the urgency of blood donation&which is, there is always lack of blood available for the ones in need.

What do you think is the reason why people do not donate blood and how would you try to persuade these people?
I think first of all, people do not know where to go, to donate blood&.and they do not know the urgency of it and some may have "needle phobia." I would inform them about the venue and the need and reassure them that it is actually not that scary or painful.

What do you think about the idea of Donorweb – using the net to reach out to blood donors?
I find it is a good effort and it would be better if it is linked to other related charitable or health sites for more exposure.