600+ Youth Join Blood Donation Within 15 Days: We Are One’s Campaign Sweeps Across Seoul and Gyeonggi
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| On the 6th August, staff members took a photo to promote the We Are Red blood donation campaign |
“I always wanted to donate blood, but I was afraid because I had never done it before. Through this campaign, I tried for the first time - and now I’ve already donated six times. I’ve come to realise how valuable blood donation is, and I want to continue doing it.”
The youth volunteer group We Are One, affiliated with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, is once again proving the power of collective action. In just 15 days, more than 600 young people in the Seoul–Southern Gyeonggi region, Republic of Korea, rolled up their sleeves to donate blood, helping stabilise the nation’s blood supply during one of the most difficult times of the year. One participant (above), who donated blood for the first time, shared how this campaign changed their perspective.
This campaign was born out of urgency. In response to a consistent domestic blood shortage in the summer months exacerbated by students going on holiday and families travelling, the We Are One Seoul–Southern Gyeonggi Branch launched its annual blood donation on 27th July, 2025. By August 10th, the campaign had already achieved 690 participants and 600 successful donors across its 11 local branches, including Gwacheon, Seongnam, Gangdong, Suwon, Ansan, Pyeongtaek, Icheon, Suji, Wangsimni, Dongtan, and Hanam.
A representative from the Seoul–Southern Gyeonggi branch stated:
“We are deeply grateful to all who joined in sharing life. We will continue to lead in spreading a culture of respect for life together with our communities.”
The blood donation campaign is planned to continue for approximately three months, ending in October, with the goal of attracting 10,000 participants nationwide.
Meanwhile, since 2022, We Are One has consistently held blood donation drives during periods of shortage, contributing to national blood supply stability. This year’s campaign extends beyond individual participation - it represents a growing youth-led movement for life, care, and community responsibility, and it inspires a long-term culture of giving.
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