Opening of the 13th Red Journey program in Ho Chi Minh City

On the morning of June 25, at the Dormitory and Urban Area Management Center of Ho Chi Minh City National University, the Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation of Ho Chi Minh City opened the 13th Red Journey program, combining honoring outstanding blood donors and launching a blood donation festival with the theme "Red drops from the city named after Uncle Ho".

The program aims to contribute to ensuring a safe and timely blood source for medical work and spreading the spirit of humanity, connecting millions of hearts to share for the community.

Parade to promote voluntary blood donation movement in the community, morning of June 25

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh, Director of the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Head of the Organizing Committee of Red Journey 2025, this year's program is expected to be held in many provinces and cities across the country in June and July.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh presents flowers to individuals participating in blood donation, morning of June 25

After 12 years, Red Journey has increasingly spread and received positive responses, participating in coordinating and receiving nearly 1 million units of blood. In which, Ho Chi Minh City is one of 5 localities nationwide actively participating. These are vivid proofs of the persistence and strong influence in more than a decade of implementing the mission of "Connecting Vietnamese blood".

Many young people participate in blood donation, morning of June 25

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh emphasized that Red Journey has become the largest and most effective blood donation campaign, creating a deep impression in the more than 30-year development of the voluntary blood donation movement in our country.

The Central Red Journey Organizing Committee presented flags and logos to Ho Chi Minh City.

Along with Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City is the leader in the voluntary blood donation movement of the whole country. In 2024, the whole city received nearly 340,000 units of blood, the highest number in the country; the rate of population participating in voluntary blood donation reached 3.57%, ranking second in the country.

Honoring outstanding individuals in Ho Chi Minh City who donated blood many times

Families who donate blood many times receive certificates of merit from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society

At the program, Mr. Tran Truong Son, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Voluntary Blood Donation Steering Committee, expressed his deep gratitude for the contributions of groups, individuals and families in the voluntary blood donation movement in the area.

Repeat blood donors in difficult circumstances receive gifts at the program

"Over the past 30 years, Ho Chi Minh City has received more than 3.5 million units of blood, accounting for nearly 1/5 of the total blood received nationwide. The quantity and quality of each year are always higher than the previous year. The results have contributed to saving patients and preventing blood shortages. In the coming time, the city will continue to promote voluntary blood donation activities, contributing to spreading the movement widely in the community," Mr. Tran Truong Son shared.

On the same day, many blood donation points were simultaneously organized in Ho Chi Minh City, expecting to receive nearly 1,000 units of blood.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khai-mac-chuong-trinh-hanh-trinh-do-lan-thu-13-tai-tphcm-post800931.html