Gwangju City to Hold Blood Donation and Organ Donation Registration Event on 30th-31st

Gwangju City Hall

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 29th that it will hold a ‘Love Blood Donation and Organ Donation Hope Registration Event’ from the 30th to the 31st at the Citizen’s Forest on the first floor of City Hall, with participation from city officials, nearby public institution representatives, and citizens.

This event was organized to help ensure a stable blood supply during the winter season, when blood donation participation rates significantly drop.

Every year, January and February see a decrease in blood donations due to holiday breaks, school vacations, and the spread of colds, making blood donation participation more necessary than ever to maintain a stable blood supply.

Blood donation is available to healthy individuals aged 16 to 69, with men weighing at least 50 kg and women at least 45 kg.

Kim Gwang-eun, Director of the City’s Health Policy Division, said, “Blood donation is the only way to save the lives of patients in need of transfusions. Donating blood while healthy is an act of love for yourself and your loved ones,” and added, “We hope everyone actively participates in this life-sharing practice.”

Meanwhile, outside of the event period, those wishing to donate blood can contact the Korean Red Cross Blood Management Headquarters at any time or visit a nearby ‘Blood Donation House (Blood Donation Cafe).’

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