A charitable group in Hanoi is calling for badly needed blood donations for children at the National Hospital of Pediatrics.

The hospital’s Cancer Department treats around 3,000 in- and out-patients every year, many of whom require blood transfusions.

Despite a recently launched public donation campaign, the current blood supply remains low and has led to the deaths ofmany young children.

Dr. Bui Ngoc Lan, head of the department, says they have never faced such a “crisis” before.

Established last November, Chap canh uoc mo Group now has more than 70 members devoted to charitable activities for cancer-stricken children. It also runs a blood bank, set up this May, for children.

To join the campaign, contact Ha Van Luong by phone (090 404 4428) or e-mail haluongnscc@yahoo.com to register in advance.

Further information about the group and the campaign is now available on the website www.chapcanhuocmo.com.vn.

Reported by Thanh Nguyen