Khai mạc chương trình hiến máu tình nguyện Chủ Nhật Đỏ lần thứ 18

For the past 17 years, Red Sunday has become a movement connecting millions of benevolent hearts across the country, contributing hundreds of thousands of valuable blood units to the healthcare sector.

Universities participating in the Red Sunday blood donation event. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

On January 11th, the 18th Red Sunday blood donation program - 2026 officially opened at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Speaking at the launching ceremony of the 18th Red Sunday - 2026, journalist Phung Cong Suong - Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper, said that for the past 17 years, Red Sunday has become a movement with widespread influence, connecting millions of benevolent hearts across the country, contributing hundreds of thousands of valuable blood units to the healthcare sector. But more than the numbers, what is most valuable is the spirit of sharing that has deeply permeated the community, especially among the younger generation – those who are willing to give without expecting anything in return.

Entering its 18th year, Red Sunday not only continues a journey that has already taken shape, but also carries the aspiration to deepen society's awareness of voluntary blood donation, that blood donation is not a temporary act, but a civic responsibility, a concrete expression of love for humanity.

Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper, speaking at the launching ceremony. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

Associate Professor Huynh Dang Chinh - Deputy Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, said that voluntary blood donation is a noble act, demonstrating the sense of responsibility and sharing for the community of the Vietnamese people. A drop of blood to save lives, to cure diseases, a drop of blood to bring happiness to the community, a drop of blood to ignite faith and compassion in people.

The Red Sunday program, initiated and organized by Tien Phong newspaper in collaboration with various partners, has become an annual event, embraced by many provinces and cities, and people nationwide.

In recent years, the Red Sunday launch ceremony has regularly been held at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, collecting nearly 2,000 units of blood each time, the highest achievement nationwide. This year, Hanoi University of Science and Technology is hosting the 18th Red Sunday launch ceremony.

At the launch ceremony, many individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the Red Sunday program and blood donation activities were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Central Committee of the Youth Union.

The 18th Red Sunday blood donation program - 2026 will run until the end of March 2026. The program is organized by Tien Phong newspaper, in coordination with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of provinces and cities, and a number of other organizations nationwide.