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Company's blood drive collects record 2,384 bags during Ghost Festival

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Liming Construction held its 25th annual blood donation drive during the Ghost Festival, collecting a record 2,384 bags of blood.
  • The event, which ran for three consecutive days starting at midnight on the Ghost Festival's opening day, saw high participation.
  • The head of Taiwan's Fire Agency also participated, showing support for the initiative.

Liming Construction has once again demonstrated its commitment to community welfare with its 25th annual blood donation drive, held during the traditional Ghost Festival. This year's event, spanning three days, achieved a record-breaking collection of 2,384 bags of blood.

The drive commenced precisely at midnight on the opening day of the Ghost Festival, a period often associated with spirits returning to the mortal realm. Despite the unique timing, the initiative garnered significant support, highlighting the company's dedication to public health and its ability to mobilize community participation.

Adding to the event's significance, the Director-General of Taiwan's Fire Agency was among those who responded to the call for donations. His participation underscores the importance of blood donation and offers a notable endorsement of Liming Construction's long-standing philanthropic efforts. The company, led by Chairman Wu Chun-shan, who also heads the Taiwan Firefighting Development and Exchange Association, continues to set new benchmarks for corporate social responsibility.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.