September 11, 2017 | 20:48 (GMT+7)
Thousands join blood donation campaign
PANO - The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, in association with the Hanoi Association of Mobilization of Youth Donating Blood, held a blood donation drive on September 9 and 10 in Hanoi.
Over the past four years, the drives entitled “Mid-Autumn for children” has attracted Hanoi youths to join hands to help needy children have a warm Mid-Autumn with their families through voluntary blood donations .
Chu Nhat Hop, Chairman of the Association said that the program is to help needy children overcome difficulties to a better life.
This blood donation mobilization attracted nearly 4,000 blood donors who gave over 2,000 blood units, contributing to easing blood shortages for hospitals in Hanoi in particular and in the whole nation in general.
Translated by Minh Anh