A Helping Hand Can Save Two Lives: YunTech Partners with Blood and Health Organizations to Promote Public Health
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) joined forces with the Taichung Blood Center, the Tzu Chi Bone Marrow Stem Cell Center of the Tzu Chi Foundation, and the Yunlin County Public Health Bureau to host a public health and community outreach event on September 23, 2026, at the atrium of the Student Activity Center on campus.
The event brought together three services—voluntary blood donation, hematopoietic stem cell registration, and free anonymous HIV testing—to encourage students, faculty, and staff to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the community. Through these concrete acts of care, participants not only helped replenish the medical blood supply but also offered hope to patients with blood disorders by increasing the potential for stem cell matching. At the same time, the event promoted greater awareness of infectious disease prevention and personal health across the campus community.
Three Key Health Services
“Give Blood, Give Hope” — Voluntary Blood Donation
The Taichung Blood Center provided professional blood collection services at the event. As a token of appreciation, successful donors received a McDonald’s Big Mac voucher, recognizing the enthusiasm of students and staff for contributing to the community.
“Stem Cell Registration and Myth-Busting” — Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation
Volunteers from the Tzu Chi team provided detailed information to dispel common misconceptions surrounding traditional perceptions of “bone marrow extraction.” They explained that modern peripheral blood stem cell collection is a safe procedure that does not require surgery. Young adults aged 18 to under 46 were encouraged to register their willingness to donate and provided a 10 cc blood sample, allowing their information to be entered into the hematopoietic stem cell registry.
“Health Education and Awareness” — HIV Testing and Consultation
The Yunlin County Public Health Bureau also set up a booth offering professional health education, rapid HIV testing, and confidential counseling. Through interactive educational activities, the event promoted accurate knowledge of personal health management and encouraged early testing, reduced stigma, and comprehensive health protection.
YunTech has long been committed to promoting health and social responsibility. This event demonstrated the strong sense of civic responsibility and altruism among students and members of the campus community. YunTech hopes that this spirit of giving will encourage more people to learn about voluntary blood donation and hematopoietic stem cell registration, helping protect and preserve precious lives together.
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Organizer: Office of Student Affairs
Dean of Student Affairs: Lan-Tung Lin
Contact Person: Ye Lin-Hsiu
Telephone: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 2341
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