The voluntary blood donation movement has spread widely in Kien Giang. In the period 2014-2024, the province has organized the reception of more than 204,000 units of blood, of which the Red Journey program notably received more than 81,600 units of blood.
Mr. Nguyen Luu Trung - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Steering Committee for voluntary blood donation campaign of Kien Giang province - said that in the period 2020-2022, the COVID-19 epidemic situation is extremely complicated throughout the country. in general, and Kien Giang province in particular. With determination and joint efforts, the province successfully organized the Red Journey associated with Kien Giang Red Drop blood donation festival, thereby attracting a large number of volunteers to participate in blood donation. The province has received more than 60,200 units of blood to treat diseases in the province and support other provinces in the region.
Individuals who have repeatedly participated in voluntary blood donation also shared their thoughts and feelings about this movement. Ms. Nguyen Thi Linh - lecturer at Kien Giang Pedagogical College - shared: "After donating blood, I felt in good health and still played sports normally when I went home. I have donated blood 27 times since I was a student and have continued to do so until now."
Ms. Linh also added: "There have been many times when I went directly to donate blood at the hospital when they urgently needed blood for emergency patients. Donating blood to me is not just participating in a movement, but seeing the activity." This is truly humane, saving people in times of danger, so I've been participating ever since."
As for Mr. Pham Van Thanh Trung (48 years old), who has worked at Kien Giang Investment and Construction Consulting Joint Stock Company for 20 years, he said he has participated in donating blood more than 40 times.
“On average, I donate blood twice a year and also participate in the blood bank when someone needs it urgently. After donating blood, my health is normal, I'm still working, doing well, and I'm always ready to save patients who need blood," Mr. Trung confided.
Major Truong Van Quoc - Head of the Youth Department of Kien Giang Provincial Police - said that voluntary blood donation activities are not only carried out according to the plan of the Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation Campaign of Kien Giang Province but also in the spirit of Kien Giang Province. Voluntary actions of Kien Giang Police officers and soldiers who want to contribute to meaningful community activities.
“The voluntary blood donation movement has received strong participation from Kien Giang Police over the past many years. Thereby also demonstrating the spirit of humanity and actively responding to the "Day of All People's Voluntary Blood Donation", raising awareness of officers and soldiers about the noble purpose and meaning of participating in donating blood to save lives. , showing the beautiful image of a People's Police soldier serving the people" - Major Truong Van Quoc shared.
