HCMC – The Saigon Times Group is set to hold a blood donation day on the morning of October 5, seeking to mitigate the blood shortage, aid those in need, and nurture a sense of compassion within the community.
The blood drive will take place at the Saigon Times Group headquarters, 35 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC, in collaboration with the HCMC Blood Donation Center and the Red Cross Society of Nguyen Thai Binh Ward.
This year, the Saigon Times Blood Donation Day 2024 is financially backed by Binh Tien Imex Corp., Pte., Ltd. (Biti’s), Southern Group. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola VietNam, TOUS les JOURS (a brand of the Korean bakery chain of CJ Foodville), the tea making company Cozy, and the dairy products maker Vinamilk provide in-kind support for the event.
Registration is currently open.
The Saigon Times Blood Donation Day, one of the annual social programs held by the Saigon Times Group, marks the 33rd birthday of The Saigon Times Weekly (October 10, 1991 – 2024) and the 29th birthday of The Saigon Times (October 2, 1995 – 2024).
In addition to addressing the big demand for blood of patients, the blood drive aims to raise public awareness about the importance of blood donation and the role each individual can play in saving lives. The powerful message, “A drop of blood given can save a life,” serves as a call to action for everyone in the community.
Last year’s event saw an impressive turnout, with over 130 local and foreign donors, including foreign diplomats, leaders and employees of businesses, government officials, and employees of the Saigon Times. More than 190 units of blood were then collected.
The Saigon Times Group is calling for blood donors to come to the event for the noble cause. Every donation counts, and your participation can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Or contact Ms. Kim Ngan on 093 2626 094, or by email at kimngan@thesaigontimes.vn.
To ensure safety during the blood donation process, donors should take note of the following information:
● Blood volume collected per donor: 350 or 450 milliliters.
● Only register for blood donation when you are well and not exposed to the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.
● Meet the requirements for age (18-60), weight (45 kilograms or above), and minimum interval of three months between two blood donations.
● Follow the instructions of health workers and volunteers at the blood donation site.
● Carefully read and fill out the blood donation questionnaire and the health declaration form.
Blood donors should:
● Have a light meal and drink water (300-500ml) before donating blood.
● Consume plenty of food and water for 24 hours after donating blood.
● Lie or sit for 10 minutes after donation.
● Apply gentle pressure to the injection site for 10 minutes with a piece of cotton wool and keep the bandage on the arms for 4-6 hours.
● Lie down with their legs elevated if they feel dizzy, tired or nauseous.
● Cover the injection site with a cold towel or ice if inflammation occurs.
They should not:
● Drink milk, alcohol, or beer before the donation.
● Drive for a long distance, work hard or do exercises on the blood donation day.
