Gyeongnam Province Holds Third 'Love Blood Donation Event' This Year... "They Say It Gives Strength to Live, So We Can't Not Do It"

At Gyeongnam Provincial Government Main Building and Jinju Western Office

Providing Blood Tests with Blood Donation Certificates and Souvenirs

A blood donation bus parked in front of the main building of Gyeongnam Provincial Government. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 17th, Gyeongnam Province held a ‘Love Blood Donation Event at the Provincial Office’ at the Gyeongnam Provincial Office main building and Jinju Western Government Complex.

Gyeongnam Province organized this event to help stabilize the blood supply during the summer season and to promote a culture of blood donation within the province.

This was the third blood donation event following those held in January and March, conducted on blood donation buses from the Korean Red Cross.

Two buses at the main office and one at the Western Government Complex were visited not only by Gyeongnam Province employees but also by residents visiting the government buildings, all participating in saving lives.

Participants in the blood donation received blood donation certificates and small commemorative gifts, and about 10 types of blood tests, including liver function tests and hepatitis B and C tests, were provided free of charge.

A provincial official stated that more than five group blood donation events are held annually, with 340 participants last year.

An employee A from the main office said, “I feel more rewarded to participate in blood donation in June, which is World Blood Donor Day. I always dislike the needle, and I feel a bit tired after donating blood, but thinking that it gives someone the strength to live makes it impossible not to do it.”

Mr. B said, “I was worried I might not be able to donate, but I quit drinking and smoking and managed my weight and diet, so I’m relieved. I will maintain my health like this and continue donating blood.”

Kang Jisuk, Director of the Food and Drug Division, said, “Blood donation is the easiest way to practice love for neighbors. Individuals should visit nearby blood donation centers, and organizations such as public institutions are encouraged to participate in blood donation volunteer activities through group blood donation events.”

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