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KORAT, THAILAND - As part of their community outreach and in support of the statewide evangelistic effort dubbed Christ for Thailand, the #CareTeamKorat Caregroup recently arranged a successful blood donation drive and community concert at Korat's Terminal 21 in collaboration with the Red Cross.

The blood drive was hosted in Korat's Terminal 21 mall, with the Caregroup collaborating closely with the Red Cross to ensure that all required safety standards were followed. The goal of the drive was to collect blood for people in critical need of medical attention. The community's reaction was amazing, with donors of all ages lined up to donate blood and support the cause.

"We want to make sure that people in need have access to the blood they need to save their lives," Arjel Onde said, one of the Caregroup member said. In addition to the blood drive, the Caregroup planned a community concert with students and members of the Care Team Korat, who played motivating songs to urge visitors to give blood and support the cause.

"We wanted to utilize music to motivate and urge individuals to join us in giving back to the community," Nerman Bonanza said, one of the Caregroup members. For numerous years, the Caregroup has been active in Korat, working on different programs to assist people in need, such as organizing food drives, offering medical aid, and supporting local schools and orphanages.

“The #CareTeamKorat Caregroup's initiatives are truly inspiring and are making a big impact in the community through their selfless service," said Terminal 21 Vice President, Papitchaya Na Nakornpanom. "It is heartening to see how they are extending compassion to others in simple ways. We are proud to have partnered with this group in becoming avenues of hope for other people. It was a pleasure to witness their successful blood donation drive and community concert, which have undoubtedly made a positive difference in the lives of many," she added.

Nakornpanom explained that blood donation is a terrific charity in which we do not have to invest any money. She emphasized that a single blood donation may help many hopeless patients. Since most hospitals still have a blood shortage, Terminal 21 urges healthy individuals to give blood every 3 or 4 months.

"We at Terminal21 Korat recognize the significance of blood donation and the need of delivering blood to those in need, and we are eager to provide our full support by offering a pleasant and secure environment for all blood donors," Nakornpanom said. "We would like to thank you for giving blood today and hope that you would come and join us again in the future in doing such a nice thing at Terminal 21 Korat, she added.

Their activities are part of the Christ for Thailand national evangelism program, which strives to promote Christian values and disseminate the word of God across the country.

"We think that our job is a manifestation of our faith, and we want to show people God's love via our acts," Bonanza expressed.

Ultimately, the #CareTeamKorat Caregroup's blood donation drive and charity concert were a tremendous success, bringing together individuals from all walks of life who shared a common aim of giving back to the community. Their actions inspire others, reminding us all of the significance of working together to make a good difference in our communities.

Edward Rodriguez, SSD Communication Department