New blood donation vehicle visiting school campuses

A ‘new blood’ has joined the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS)! This new comer is a brand new vehicle designed for mobile blood donation, which has already commenced service in August. Landmarks across the city are featured in the appearance of the vehicle, symbolising the mission of the BTS to recruit blood donors in the communities. Its first mission is to visit school campuses in order to recruit ‘new blood’.

The new vehicle equipped with three adjustable donor chairs, offering a comfy experience for blood donor. Besides, there are a waiting area, a screening station and working tables, making it comparable with a donor centre. The vehicle is relatively slim compared to the current one, enhancing the mobility of blood collection across a wider community network, reaching parking spots like large housing estates, shopping malls, schools, community centres and parks. A 43-inch high definition television is also mounted on the vehicle body to show educational and promotional videos on blood donation.

The new vehicle will visit tertiary institution and secondary school campuses to spread the blood donation message and recruit new blood donors. Youngsters will have a chance to experience the service of blood donation vehicle firsthand!