Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

On January 17th, thousands of people, mainly students, joined a humanitarian blood donation program known as “Red Sunday” at the campus of the Hanoi University of Technology.
January 17, 2016 | 17:58

On January 17th, thousands of people, mainly students, joined a humanitarian blood donation program known as “Red Sunday” at the campus of the Hanoi University of Technology.

The event belonged to blood donation activities held in 22 provinces and cities across the country, marking an event of great significance in saving patients’ lives.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

A family at the blood donation program.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

Many young people register to donate blood.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

Thousands of students queue for registration.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

Donating valuable drops of blood

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

Young people in the armed forces join blood donation.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

A staff from a taxi company donate blood.

Blood donation day attracts thousands of participants

The collected blood will help to address blood shortages common in hospitals during the lunar New Year festival.

( Compiled by VNF (Photos: nhandan.com.vn) )