For his positive contributions to the voluntary blood donation movement, he was recently honored with a certificate of commendation from the Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City.

More than 14 years have passed, but Nguyen Van Loc still vividly remembers the nervousness and anxiety he felt the first time he participated in the voluntary blood donation movement, organized by the Red Cross and the Thanh Khe District Health Center. Back then, after donating blood and seeing that his health was completely stable and he was doing well in his studies and work, in his capacity as a mobile militia soldier and Secretary of the Military Youth Union of the ward, he actively promoted and encouraged local militia and self-defense forces to enthusiastically participate in blood donation to save lives.

In addition to regular blood donation drives organized by authorities, during his career, he has participated in numerous emergency blood donations, helping patients who have suffered traffic accidents, work-related accidents, or serious illnesses to have enough blood for timely surgery and treatment.

Mr. Nguyen Van Loc participated in voluntary blood donation.

Thanks to his encouragement and inspiration, every year, the Tam Thuan Ward Military Command has dozens of officers and soldiers enthusiastically donating blood, with many donating 15-20 times. Hoang Quoc Cuong, a permanent militia soldier, shared: “After each blood donation, I only need to rest for about 2-3 hours and my health returns to normal. Being able to share and help patients overcome the pain of illness and return to their families and loved ones makes me feel very happy and fulfilled. To have a source of ‘clean blood’ ready to help save lives, in our daily lives, activities, and work, we always pay attention to maintaining and taking care of our own health; minimizing the use of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes; and regularly going for check-ups and blood tests as recommended by doctors.”

In 2021 and 2022, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, to ensure safety, each time Loc and the militia soldiers donated blood, they had to go through many stages, procedures, checks, and tests. However, determined to save lives as a noble mission, regardless of day or night, whenever patients needed them, they were always ready to be there. Sharing in her husband's work, at the end of last year, Captain Dao Thi Thuy Dung, a dancer (Military Region 5 Performing Arts Troupe), also enthusiastically participated in voluntary blood donation.

In the small room of Mr. Loc and his wife (in the staff housing area of ​​the Political Department of Military Region 5), the souvenirs, certificates, commendations, and awards from Party committees, government agencies, and functional forces at all levels, recognizing the noble act of donating blood to save lives, have grown steadily over the years. This is a great source of encouragement and motivation for him to actively participate in charitable activities in the future.

Text and photos: AN KHANG

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