Rare blood - a precious act of kindness.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there are people who quietly possess a special "asset"—the rare Rh-negative blood type. Without fanfare or ostentation, they silently and readily share their precious blood to save patients in critical moments. For Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai (residing in Thanh Hoa ward) and Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Thuy (residing in Thoi Son ward), Dong Thap province, blood donation is not only a humane act but also a responsibility.

From urgent blood-related calls to quiet acts of blood donation, they are continuing to write a beautiful story of compassion.

A JOURNEY OF SHARING

In 2005, while still a student at the Public Security University, Nguyen Ngoc Hai (born in 1984) participated in voluntary blood donation like many other young people. For him at that time, blood donation was simply a community activity, a way to fulfill his responsibility to society.

Blood donors are contributing to the continuation of the journey of sharing for the lives of patients.

However, after his first blood donation, he was surprised to learn that he had the rare ORH negative blood type. The feeling at that moment wasn't joy or pride, but rather concern.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai shared: "At that time, I felt I was a bit special to be among those with Rh-negative blood type, but thinking about it carefully, I realized there were more disadvantages because if I were to need a blood transfusion, it would be more difficult than for a normal person."

From initial anxiety, he proactively researched and learned that people with rare blood types in Vietnam are very rare. This means that when blood transfusions are needed, patients with rare blood types often face a race against time to find a suitable match. But it was precisely this unique situation that opened up a new journey in his life.

About a year later, he received his first call from a blood transfusion unit in Ho Chi Minh City needing urgent assistance with rare blood types. Hai still remembers how happy he felt at that moment. "I was happy to be able to help people," he recounted.
From that first call, he embarked on a blood donation journey that lasted many years. In recent years, the number of calls for rare blood types has increased significantly.

In one year, he received up to three emergency calls. Each call signaled urgency, a glimmer of hope for the patient and their family. For Hai, the answer was always short and simple: "Okay, what time, where?" but it reflected the readiness of someone accustomed to unexpected calls. Behind that readiness was a very sincere thought: When you can still help people, you should help.

Sharing the same rare blood type, Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Thuy (born in 1966), residing in Thoi Son ward, also understands the worries of those with this special blood type.

Ms. Thuy shared: "As someone with ORH negative blood type, I understand the value of each unit of blood. When the hospital needs blood, it's usually very urgent, so anyone who receives a call tries to arrange to come immediately."

For many years, she has participated in voluntary blood donation and supported the network of people with rare blood types. Whenever she receives information about a need for assistance, she always tries to arrange her work schedule to be there. She doesn't know who the recipient is or where they are, but the most important thing is that she can help someone else.

It's not just Thuy; many members of the Rare Blood Club have also dropped their work, meals, or sleep in the middle of the night to go to the hospital.

They view saving lives as a command from the heart. Because they understand that even a delay of a few hours can make a patient's chances of survival slim.

SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF COMPASSION

According to the health sector, Rh-negative blood type accounts for a very small percentage of the population. Because it is rare, finding a suitable blood source in emergencies is always a race against time. Even a slight delay can cost a patient their chance of survival.

Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Thuy has been dedicated to the journey of donating blood to save lives for many years through her silent acts of kindness.

Based on this reality, many localities have encouraged the establishment of Rare Blood Type Clubs to connect and support each other and be ready to provide assistance to hospitals when needed.

Initially, the campaign faced considerable difficulties because many people were hesitant due to health concerns or did not fully understand the significance of blood donation.

Ms. Vo Thi Thanh Thuy shared: "Every time I save someone, I feel life is more meaningful. Sometimes, just one unit of blood can be the hope of an entire family."

Thanks to these quiet acts of kindness, the voluntary blood donation movement is spreading widely throughout the community. Not only people with rare blood types, but also many youth union members, young people, officials, civil servants, and citizens are actively participating in regular blood donations.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai participates in voluntary blood donation, readily sharing his precious blood for the benefit of patients.

Intensive awareness campaigns have helped people understand that donating blood according to proper procedures does not affect their health and can even contribute to saving the lives of many patients.

In particular, the identification and listing of people with rare blood types is being actively pursued by the health sector in coordination with various organizations. Many people, after learning they have Rh-negative blood type, have voluntarily registered to join the Club.

For them, it's not just a responsibility, but also a source of pride. Because in life-or-death situations, they can become a lifeline for others.

According to Dang Thi Thu Uyen, Vice President of the Dong Thap Provincial Red Cross Society: “What is truly commendable is that many people with rare blood types are always ready to participate in humanitarian activities for many years. They don't mind the time or their work; as soon as they receive information that someone needs blood, they are ready to go.”

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, people with rare blood types are quietly writing beautiful stories of compassion. They are not heroes in a special way, but simply ordinary people who know how to live for others. Every drop of blood donated is another chance for life, another family retaining hope.

On the fragile boundary between life and death, rare blood samples have become invaluable gifts, spreading compassion and igniting faith in the good things in life.

And above all, what remains is not just the blood units transfused, but the human compassion that is spread, silently but persistently, quietly yet beautifully.

"As long as I have my health, I will continue to donate blood to save lives," shared Thanh Thủy, a simple sentiment shared by many people with rare blood types.

Because they understand that somewhere in this world, there will always be people who need them. And just one drop of blood donated today can light up hope for a life tomorrow.

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Source: https://baodongthap.vn/giot-mau-hiem-nghia-tinh-quy-gia-a241077.html