Each hour, hundreds of patients need to receive blood transfusions because of traumatic blood loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, blood cancer, bone marrow failure, haemophilia, ... Continuing the spirit of living for everyone, the Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) will organize the 2nd Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2019-2020, on June 18 and 19, 2020.
The Voluntary Blood Donation Day "Sharing blood - Giving hope" will take place in two locations: at HUTECH High Quality Human Training Center (Saigon High-tech Park) on June 18; and at HUTECH Headquarters (475A Dien Bien Phu) on June 19. All students, lecturers and staffs in the University can participate in blood donation.
All students, lecturers and staffs in the University can participate in blood donation
With the message "A drop of blood to give, a life to stay", the noble gesture of HUTECH's students, lecturers and staffs will not only bring unfortunate patients more chances to live, helping to overcome the current blood shortage, but also express their enthusiasm and willingness to share with the community.
In addition, participating in blood donation also brings many benefits to the health of blood donors. You will get free health checkups and advice; test results (confidential) on blood type, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, malaria; gifts and blood donation cards from the organizers, ... Not only that, the students were also issued a Certificate of Voluntary Blood Donation - a huge plus when grading extra-curricular training and also a part of priority at the "Volunteer" section of " Students of 5 merits", "Exemplary classes", ...
HUTECH students, lecturers and staffs should not be working too much, staying up late, drinking alcohol,... before the blood donation day to ensure health
The university’s students, lecturers and staff can register for blood donation online, then receive an appointment card at the Youth Union Office - Student Union (room A01.02) before June 10, 2020. blood donation participants should only eat lightly and come on time to follow the organizers’ instructions. One day before blood donation, do not overwork, stay up late to drink alcohol, beer, etc.
Join us to share the precious blood to help save millions of lives, prolong the lives of unlucky patients, ... and also spread the spirit of solidarity in the HUTECH student community.
Article: Hoang Thuong
Translator: Ngoc Bach