The program was attended by representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, the Ho Chi Minh City Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, and representatives from many Thai organizations and businesses operating in Vietnam.
As part of the program, volunteers participated in cycling campaigns to raise awareness and encourage blood donation, and also directly donated blood themselves. As a result, the program collected a total of 120 units of blood, contributing to the blood reserve for emergency and treatment purposes.
Ms. Wiraka Moodtitaporn, Consul General of Thailand in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that the "Good Deeds from the Heart" charitable program was initiated in accordance with the wishes of the current King of Thailand, aiming to encourage people to recognize the value of sharing and the spirit of "giving," and to actively contribute to society, the community, and the country.
Blood donation activities not only contribute to replenishing the blood reserves of the Vietnam Red Cross Society , but also demonstrate the spirit of sharing, solidarity, and friendship between the people of Vietnam and Thailand.
According to Ms. Wiraka Moodtitaporn, this blood donation drive aims to provide an opportunity for the Thai community living and working in Ho Chi Minh City and other localities in the Consular area, along with their Vietnamese friends, to join hands in charitable activities and make contributions on the occasion of the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day, and Father's Day in Thailand.
“The activity also demonstrates the gratitude of the Thai community to Vietnamese society and country, which has created favorable conditions for the Thai community to live, connect, and develop for the long term. Through this, the program contributes to reflecting the strong friendship between Thailand and Vietnam, not only at the government level but also extending deeply into the private sector and people-to-people exchanges, where the spirit of sharing and compassion is always highly valued,” shared Ms. Wiraka Moodtitaporn.
Mr. Nguyen Tuan Khoi, Deputy Head of the Central Organizing Committee of the Red Journey program, said that the Red Journey is a nationwide humanitarian blood donation program led by the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, aiming to overcome the shortage of blood for treatment during the summer and spread the spirit of compassion in the community. In 2025, the program will be organized in 49 provinces and cities, receiving nearly 125,000 units of blood, exceeding the set target.
According to Mr. Nguyen Tuan Khoi, the fact that the Red Journey program is being integrated into people-to-people exchange and diplomacy activities such as this blood donation program has contributed to spreading common humanitarian values.
Each donated unit of blood not only contributes to saving the lives of patients but also demonstrates the spirit of sharing, social responsibility, and solidarity between the people of different countries. Through this, the activity further affirms the significance of humanitarian programs in strengthening solidarity, friendship, and cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand.
Sharing his thoughts on the significance of blood donation during the year-end period, Dr. Pham Le Nhat Minh, Deputy Director of the Cho Ray Blood Transfusion Center, said that in reality, blood reserves usually decrease at two times each year: during the summer and especially before the Lunar New Year. Therefore, donating blood at the end of the year and before the Lunar New Year is particularly important to ensure an uninterrupted blood supply for emergency and treatment purposes.
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