On the 1st day of Binh Ngo Tet 2026, many people chose to start the year with a simple but meaningful act: donating blood to save people. At voluntary blood donation points at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the atmosphere of the early spring days is not only bustling with Tet wishes but also warm with the spirit of sharing.
According to records, after the Lunar New Year holiday, the amount of blood reserves at many hospitals often falls into a state of shortage. The demand for emergency, surgery, and treatment of blood diseases has not decreased, while the number of people participating in blood donation tends to stagnate due to the mentality of resting and spring outing. Therefore, early year blood donation programs are organized to promptly supplement blood sources to serve treatment work.
From early morning, many young people, officials, civil servants, and laborers were present at the blood donation point. On their faces was excitement mixed with joy when contributing a small part to the journey to save people. Some people took advantage of holidays, some arranged time before work hours, all sharing one wish: to give their blood to bring hope of survival to others.
Nguyen Duc Dat, 28 years old, who has donated blood for the 25th time, said that he has maintained the habit of donating blood at the beginning of the year for many years. At the beginning of spring doing good deeds, I feel lighter in my heart and have more motivation for a new year full of good things. Who knows, maybe my blood can help someone overcome a critical moment.
One unit of blood can be separated into many different preparations to save many patients. For people with thalassemia, cancer, serious accidents or postpartum complications, timely blood supply is vital. Therefore, each drop of voluntary blood carries in itself deep humanistic values.
Spring blood donation is not simply a charity activity, but gradually becomes a cultural beauty in modern life. Amidst the busy pace of life, being willing to donate a part of their blood shows the spirit of mutual affection - a precious tradition of the nation. It is also proof that compassion is always present, being passed down from generation to generation.
New spring is the moment of beginning and hope. Amidst wishes for peace and fortune, many people have chosen to send their wishes through specific actions. A hand reaching out, a bag of blood being given, may not change the whole world, but enough to change the fate of a person.
And in the busy flow of life, those early year gestures are clear proof that: giving does not make us feel less, but makes spring more complete and meaningful.
It is expected that on the first day of the new year, there will be over 100 people coming to donate blood.
