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New Blood Donation Vehicle in service to extend service network for donors' convenience

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New Blood Donation Vehicle in service to extend service network for donors' convenience (13/4/2019)

The brand new Lions Blood Donation Vehicle of Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) commenced service today (April 13). The Under Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Chui Tak-yi; the Hospital Authority Chief Executive, Dr Leung Pak-yin, and representatives of Lions Clubs International District 303 – Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Clubs), officiated the launch ceremony this morning. It is hoped that the new vehicle can serve as an extended service arm for BTS in enhancing the mobility of blood collection across a wider community network.

     Dr Leung shared in his opening speech at the ceremony that BTS first introduced the blood donation vehicle to Hong Kong in 1973, it was also the first of its type in Southeast Asia. Carrying the mission "Give Blood Save Life", it was well received by the public.

     Dr Leung believed, "With the support and coordination from the communities, BTS' donor centres, mobile blood drive and blood donation vehicle can complement each other to enhance blood collection." He also expressed his gratitude to the Lions Clubs for its generous donation.

     BTS will update the new vehicle's service schedule via its website, social media and HK Blood APP. The new vehicle is 11-metre long, 3.8-metre high, 2.6-metre wide and weighs 16 tonnes. With a built-in generator, the vehicle is able to operate independently and hence with greater flexibility for blood collection service.

Image: The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) has launched its brand new Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on April 13. (From right) BTS Chief Executive and Medical Director, Dr CK Lee; BTS Governing Committee Chairman, Mr Ambrose Ho; the Hospital Authority Chief Executive, Dr Leung Pak-yin; the Under Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Chui Tak-yi; the District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 303 - Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Clubs), Ms Mimi Kwok; the Past International Director of Lions Clubs International, Ms Teresa Mann; the second Vice District Governor of Lions Clubs, Mr John Leung; Lions Club of Sham Shui Po President, Mr Pierre Tse; Lions Club of Kowloon East President, Mr Jose Tan, and Lions Club of New Territories President, Mr Yung Muk Lam.
The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) has launched its brand new Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on April 13. (From right) BTS Chief Executive and Medical Director, Dr CK Lee; BTS Governing Committee Chairman, Mr Ambrose Ho; the Hospital Authority Chief Executive, Dr Leung Pak-yin; the Under Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Chui Tak-yi; the District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 303 - Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Clubs), Ms Mimi Kwok; the Past International Director of Lions Clubs International, Ms Teresa Mann; the second Vice District Governor of Lions Clubs, Mr John Leung; Lions Club of Sham Shui Po President, Mr Pierre Tse; Lions Club of Kowloon East President, Mr Jose Tan, and Lions Club of New Territories President, Mr Yung Muk Lam.
Image: The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) has launched its brand new Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on 13 April 2019. Equipped with three electronic donor chairs, a screening station, working tables and a cozy waiting area, this brand new blood donation vehicle will provide donors with enhanced donation experience.
The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) has launched its brand new Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on 13 April 2019. Equipped with three electronic donor chairs, a screening station, working tables and a cozy waiting area, this brand new blood donation vehicle will provide donors with enhanced donation experience.
Image: Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on 13 April 2019. (From left) BTS Chief Executive and Medical Director, Dr CK Lee; BTS Governing Committee Chairman, Mr Ambrose Ho; the Hospital Authority Chief Executive, Dr Leung Pak-yin; the Under Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Chui Tak-yi; the District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 303, Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Clubs), Ms Mimi Kwok; Past International Director of Lions Clubs International, Ms Teresa Mann; second Vice District Governor of Lions Clubs, Mr John Leung; Lions Club of Sham Shui Po President, Mr Pierre Tse; Lions Club of Kowloon East President, Mr Jose Tan, and Lions Club of New Territories President, Mr Yung Muk Lam, unveiled the plaque of appreciation.
Lions Blood Donation Vehicle on 13 April 2019. (From left) BTS Chief Executive and Medical Director, Dr CK Lee; BTS Governing Committee Chairman, Mr Ambrose Ho; the Hospital Authority Chief Executive, Dr Leung Pak-yin; the Under Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Chui Tak-yi; the District Governor of Lions Clubs International District 303, Hong Kong & Macao, China (Lions Clubs), Ms Mimi Kwok; Past International Director of Lions Clubs International, Ms Teresa Mann; second Vice District Governor of Lions Clubs, Mr John Leung; Lions Club of Sham Shui Po President, Mr Pierre Tse; Lions Club of Kowloon East President, Mr Jose Tan, and Lions Club of New Territories President, Mr Yung Muk Lam, unveiled the plaque of appreciation.