5th Voluntary Heart Festival held in Hanoi

(CPV) - On December 7, the 5^th Voluntary Heart Festival co-organised by the Hanoi Blood Donation Youth Association and the Central Institute for Haematology and Blood Transfusion, took place at Hoa Binh park in Hanoi.

With the message “Connect volunteers: Share blood”, the festive day was in response to the International Volunteer Day (December 5).

The Festival attracted about 1,000 voluntary youths. Many practical activities took place during the festival, including “Voluntary colours” camping festival; “Connecting voluntary hearts” music festival; parading to express “voluntary strength” by voluntary units and clubs across Hanoi area, and honouring of 10 typical young volunteers – for the life of the patients.

It is a meaningful activity, reflecting the voluntary community's compassion for needy patients.

Granting certificates of merit to 10 typical young volunteers in 2013 - For the life of the patients

The young volunteers visiting the “Voluntary colours” camping festival

The eventful festival with impromptu singing acts by volunteers

Flashmob dance to mark the establishment of the Hanoi Blood Donation Youth Association by the 15/10 branch

A medical check up before blood donation

Hundreds of young people sitting in front of the waiting room to donate blood

Blood donations took place in a lively and exciting atmosphere

Donated blood units were well preserved by the doctors and volunteers