HUST Sends Love Through Every Drop of Blood

On the morning of January 11, at Ta Quang Buu Square, the 18th Red Sunday blood donation campaign officially took place in a vibrant atmosphere warm with human kindness.

“Red Sunday” is not just a blood donation festival. It is a journey of compassion that has been persistently nurtured over the past 17 years. From the early days full of difficulties, the program has continuously grown, spreading to provinces and cities across the country with the companionship of the Youth Union – Student Association system, universities, and many social organizations. Over 400,000 units of blood have been received throughout that journey – each small drop contributing to holding back hundreds of thousands of lives from the fragile line of survival.

Continuing that proud tradition, the 18th “Red Sunday” returns with the message: “Donate blood to save lives – Your life and mine.” It is not just a slogan; it is a reminder of the invisible bond between human beings.

Alongside “Red Sunday,” the “Bach khoa – A Thousand Drops of Hope” program has also entered its 34th organization. This is an annual blood donation activity bearing the distinct mark of Hanoi University of Science and Technology students, maintained for many consecutive years with the spirit: each student not only studies well but also knows how to live responsibly towards the community. The combination of the two programs created a large-scale festival of kindness, where the spirit of sharing is multiplied, spreading from the lecture hall to society.
  Speaking at the Launch Ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh – Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology – emphasized the University's tradition of construction and development. Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh affirmed that over the past 69 years, Hanoi University of Science and Technology has always maintained its position as one of the country's leading universities in training, scientific research, and knowledge transfer. Besides equipping a solid professional foundation, the University always focuses on educating students about social responsibility and human values. “Bach Khoa students are not only professionally skilled but also know how to live for the community; that is the way for knowledge to be linked with the heart” – shared the Vice President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Mentioning the voluntary blood donation movement, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Dang Chinh expressed pride that for many years, with the slogan “Bach Khoa – A Thousand Drops of Hope,” the University’s staff, lecturers, and students have actively participated in and mobilized blood donation to save lives.
  To recognize and honor the silent but persistent contributions to that journey of kindness, on this occasion, the Central Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union issued Decision No. 1740-QĐKT/TWĐTN-CTĐ dated January 9, 2026, awarding Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in mobilizing and successfully organizing the “Red Sunday” program over many years. This is a worthy recognition for tireless efforts and a source of encouragement for the spirit of voluntary blood donation to continue spreading strongly in the community.

At the blood donation area, Dr. Trinh Thi Anh Hang, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, emotionally shared her experience of donating blood: “Although I’ve wanted to donate blood many times, due to poor health, I only had the opportunity to give 250ml of blood to those in need today. I feel very happy and grateful. I hope I can help patients who need blood.”
  A medical staff member said: “I have participated in the Red Sunday blood donation campaign every year. Lecturers and students of Hanoi University of Science and Technology are very enthusiastic about donating blood; this is a noble act, a very beautiful gesture!”
  Nguyen Quang Hieu, a K69 student from the Faculty of Engineering Physics, who was both a volunteer and a blood donor, shared: “This is a meaningful, positive, and humane activity for the community. As a volunteer and a student of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, I need to continue to promote this action and spread it more widely.”
  Ta Quang Buu Square that day seemed warmed by the red color of Bach Khoa shirts, banners, and smiles. After two days, the program received 1,786 units of blood – “drops of hope” carrying the chance of life for many patients.