2,000 staff and students of Nguyen Tat Thanh University participate in voluntary blood donation

Nguyen Tat Thanh University in collaboration with the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association successfully organized a voluntary blood donation campaign for the academic year of 2021 – 2022. The campaign took place during 2 days at 2 campuses of Nguyen Tat University (NTTU) including An Phu Dong campus, District 12 on the morning of May 18, 2022 and May 25, 2022; 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh campus in Ward 13, District 4 on the morning of May 26, 2022 and May 27, 2022.

From Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, there were the participation of Mr. Le Trung Hai – Deputy Director, Head of the Organizing Committee; Mr. Pham Xuan Trinh – Managing Director; Ms. Vu Thi Thuy Duong – Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group. From the Labour Union of Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, Mr. Le Nho Thuong – Member of the Executive Committee of Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, Chairman of the Labour Union. On the side of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, there was the presence of Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai – Deputy General Secretary. Representatives from Nguyen Tat Thanh University  included Ms. Nguyen Mai Lan – General Director of the Saigon Textile and Garment Joint Stock Company and Chairwoman of the University Board; Dr. Tran Ai Cam – President; Dr. Hoang Huu Dung – Vice President, Leader of University Labour Union. In addition, there was also the presence of Ms. Nguyen Thi Long Hai – Vice President of the Red Cross Society of District 4.

Delegates participated in the campaign

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Nho Thuong – Member of the Executive Committee of Vietnam General Confederation of Labor thanked relevant agencies, departments, press agencies, Nguyen Tat Thanh University for their support toward a successful campaign. Meanwhile, he also shared his gratitude to the volunteers: “At each location during the campaign, we are extremely proud and appreciate the volunteers for their kindness and solidarity, especially for those who have donated blood more than 10 times. That is truly incredible and noble.”‘

Mr. Le Nho Thuong – Member of the Executive Committee of Vietnam General Confederation of Labor spoke at the program

The voluntary blood donation aims to promote philanthropic motivation, sharing and helping patients who are in need of blood for treatment and sustaining life. The “Donate blood, save  life” campaign celebrates the 26th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Textile and Garment Labour Union (September 14, 1996 – September 14, 2022) and the 23rd anniversary of Nguyen Tat Thanh University’s establishment (June 5, 1999 – June 5, 2022). This year’s program attracted significant attention from a majority of staff and lecturers of NTTU.

Blood donation is a noble gesture deriving from the understanding, responsibility and compassion for patients suffering difficulties and critical health issues. The donated blood will contribute to reducing the blood shortage in municipal areas, providing a life-changing opportunity for unfortunate patients who are in need of support from the community. Through this program, NTTU’s students will enhance their responsibilities, awareness, and care for others.

At the program, NTTU staff and lecturers were guided by the medical team including doctors and medical volunteers on how to register for blood donation, medical consultation, health check, blood test. At the end, donors were offered a Certificate of voluntary blood donation, as well as gifts and travel expenses.

NTTU’s lecturers and staff participate in voluntary blood donation

Mr. Tran Van Hoa – Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Blood Donation Center shared: “In the past four days of blood donation campaign, thanks to the assistance of NTTU’s staff and lecturers, all the sessions took place very smoothly. Donating blood is not only beneficial for patients, but also helps donors know their current health conditions. More importantly, blood donation also helps to remove excess iron from the body and facilitate red blood cell production for a healthier body.

Queuing up from early morning for registration, Nguyen Duy Thong – a student of the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Technology shared: “This is my third time donating blood at the University. Every time I donate blood, I feel very blessed because of the happiness of giving. Although this is just a simple way to save a life, it has partly given a new hope to those who need blood transfusion right now.”

A large number of students line up to register for blood donation

After 4 days of blood donation at An Phu Dong campus, District 12 and 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh campus, District 4, there were 2,000 lecturers and staff participating with more than 1,000 units of blood.

Biannually, the University cooperates with hospitals and the Red Cross to organize a blood donation campaign. Hence, thousands of blood units have been donated, contributing to solving the national blood shortage in healthcare and providing sufficient supply for Vietnam’s blood bank. This is solid evidence that the University is constantly improving its responsibility to social communities by prioritizing community responsibility as an important part associated with the mission of high quality human resources training, towards the development of Nguyen Tat Thanh University as a HE institution of high quality academic training, scientific research and high level of community service.

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