Taiwan's blood donation movement has reached a 50-year milestone. Over the past half-century, blood donations have increased nearly 750 times, reflecting significant progress in Taiwan's blood donation culture. The blood donation movement is also one of Taiwan's most successful social movements. We express our gratitude to every blood donor, senior staff, volunteer, and the various organizing units and corporate agencies. Thanks to their efforts, the national blood donation rate has exceeding 8% in recent years, ranking among the top in the world. The history of the blood donation movement is a true reflection of Taiwan’s love and solidarity. It is a journey filled with both hardship and glory, with nationwide participation fostering the recognition and support for voluntary non-remunerated blood donation in Taiwan. We have compiled the 50-year story of Taiwan's blood donation movement into the book "Love is flowing 50 years." In addition to expressing our gratitude for the collective efforts of society, we also hope to pass this passion on to future generations, calling on everyone to create the next century together.
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day. On this day, the World Health Organization and global partner organizations jointly celebrate. This year marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day, with the theme "Thank you, blood donors!", this day aims to thank blood donors worldwide for their years of dedication to saving lives and to recognize the profound impact on both recipients and donors.
On the occasion of the 20th World Blood Donor Day, a thanksgiving tea party and a new book "Love is flowing 50 years" launch were held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the blood donation movement. Both events were dedicated to expressing gratitude for the continuous support and companionship of blood donors. We look forward to the continued generational passing down of the blood donation movement in Taiwan, ensurng it remains a strong and reliable cornerstone of medical support.
Photo: The 50th anniversary of blood donation movement brought together many esteemed medical and health professionals. From left to right: Deputy Director-General of the Centers for Disease Control, Lo Yi-chun; Vice President of the Taiwan Blood Services Foundation and Vice President of National Taiwan University, Chang Shan-chwen; Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, Chou Ji-Haw; President of the Taiwan Blood Services Foundation, Hou Sheng-Mou; Senior Advisor Chang Po-Ya; Dr. Lin Ma-Li; Dr. Wang Chiu-Hwa; Spokesperson Joanne Missingham; Academician of Academia Sinica, Chen Chien-Jen; Chairman of the Chinese Blood Donation Association, Yeh Ching-Chuan; former Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, Yang Han-Chuan; former Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, Chang Hung-Ren; and Director of the Taipei City Government Department of Health, Chen Yen-Yuan.