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16.05.2012 145th Anniversary of the Russian Red Cross
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On May 15, 2012, the Russian Red Cross celebrated 145th Anniversary! Being the oldest humanitarian organization in Russia, the Russian Red Cross has been delivering impartial humanitarian activities to protect life, health and human dignity for almost a century and a half.
Irkutsk Branch of the Russian Red Cross celebrated the Anniversary by conducting «Anyone Can Save Lives" Blood Donation Event, which was organized and held jointly by Irkutsk Region Blood Transfusion Station, Irkutsk Regional Branch of the Russian Red Cross , the All-Russian Public Movement "Russian Beauty", Young Guard of United Russia and “Russian Radio” team through the support of Irkutsk city authorities.
"Anyone Can Save Lives" Blood Donation Event was held on May 15 at the square in front of the "Trud" stadium. Anyone who wanted to donate blood was welcome to the blood donation vehicle from 9:30 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
An entertainment program dedicated to the 145th anniversary of the Russian Red Cross and the social mission of the All-Russian Public Movement "Russian Beauty" was held from 02:00 p.m. to 05:30 for the attendees.
Irkutsk branch’s staff and volunteers as well as participants of the "Russian Beauty" contest participated in the event. According to the regional health authorities, more than 250 people donated blood during the event.
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