A Warm Sharing that Saves Lives
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A Warm Sharing that Saves Lives
The 'Love Blood Donation Bus' at Geumneung Station
As the cold winds blow in November,
A special bus has arrived in Paju,
bringing the warm vitality of life to our neighbors.
Due to its geographical characteristics,
Paju is designated as a malaria management area,
which imposes some restrictions on blood donations during the summer.
With the winter season (November to March) allowing for whole blood donations,
citizens can conveniently participate in sharing life without traveling far.
On November 7th, a 'Visiting Love Blood Donation Bus' campaign
was held at the central square of Geumneung Station.
Paju citizens warmed up the chilly early winter
with their generous act of donating blood.
Although many citizens wanted to donate blood,
the lack of a permanent donation center
and seasonal restrictions often left them feeling disappointed.
To address this need and support stable blood supply in winter,
the blood donation bus was set up at the busy Geumneung Station square.
On the weekend, citizens passing by Geumneung Station
stopped with joy upon seeing the blood donation banner.
From those who checked the schedule in advance
to those who bravely stopped by during a walk,
the citizens of Paju willingly rolled up their sleeves
to save precious lives.
The square, once filled with cold winds,
was now warm with their kindness.
From pre-screening to resting,
it was a 30-minute journey to save a life.
Upon boarding the blood donation bus,
the first step was an ID check and electronic screening.
To minimize waiting time,
using the Red Cross official app 'RedConnect' is advisable.
By completing the pre-registration and screening on the app before visiting,
participants can donate blood more quickly and conveniently.
After the screening, participants moved to a one-on-one consultation area
to check their blood pressure, pulse, and any medications,
assessing their suitability for donation.
This was my first time using the blood donation bus,
and I had some vague worries about safety and comfort.
However, the interior of the bus was well-maintained
and equipped with comfortable beds and professional medical facilities,
which reassured me.
Thanks to the friendly and attentive medical staff,
the atmosphere was calm as the blood donation proceeded,
and in just about 30 minutes,
I successfully completed the noble act of saving a life.
Small courage blossomed into great emotion,
spreading the spirit of sharing life in Paju.
Blood donation is a noble act that protects someone's life,
and a precious opportunity to accumulate the joy of sharing in daily life.
The meaningful essence of starting with small courage and returning with great emotion
deeply resonated in the bright smiles of Paju citizens that day.
May the warmth of this blood donation campaign last long,
and may the culture of warm interest in neighbors and sharing life
continue to thrive throughout Paju.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/paju_si/224470597856
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