China News Service, Hangzhou, January 24 (Wang Yifei) On the 24th, reporters learned from the Zhejiang Red Cross Society that veteran Tong Weili recently successfully donated 247 ml of hematopoietic stem cell suspension, becoming the 988th hematopoietic stem cell donor in Zhejiang Province.

　　Tong Weili, 36, transferred to the Red Cross in 2020 and is currently mainly responsible for relief and rescue work.

During a hematopoietic stem cell blood sample collection event, he took a blood sample and registered as a voluntary hematopoietic stem cell donor.

Tong Weili said that his thoughts at the time were very simple, "When I was a soldier in the army, I was 'serving the people.' The first thing that came to my mind when I participated in the activity was this sentence. I hope that one day my blood can help a person in need." "

Tong Weili donated hematopoietic stem cell suspension.

Photo courtesy of Zhejiang Provincial Red Cross Society

　　Because of this, when Tong Weili received the first match notification in December 2023, he agreed without hesitation.

He said: "It is a wonderful fate that the species was successfully matched just three years after it was put into the database, because the probability of successful matching is really slim."

　　In the days that followed, he actively cooperated and successfully completed related processes such as high-resolution and physical examinations.

At the same time, in order to be in the best physical condition for donation, he started running in the morning four times a week, eating light and having a regular schedule.

　　"He is a very enthusiastic person. Since 2006, he has insisted on donating blood every year. He has also won honors such as outstanding soldier and outstanding Communist Party member in the army." Tong Weili's wife, Ms. Fang, said.

After retiring and returning to the local area, Tong Weili joined the rescue team and participated in many rescue operations.

From water rescue to searching for lost travel companions in the mountains, Tong Weili can be seen at many rescue scenes.

　　Ms. Fang said frankly that when her family first learned the news that Tong Weili was going to donate, they were worried.

However, as a Red Cross staff member, Tong Weili professionally and patiently explained the process and safety of donating hematopoietic stem cells, and his family quickly became supportive.

　　"Since admission on January 19, two mobilization injections have been injected every day to accelerate the production of hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow and release them into the peripheral blood. There will be a feeling of back pain. But as the collection is completed, these symptoms will soon subside. Disappeared." Tong Weili said, "Hematopoietic stem cells actually have a strong self-regeneration ability and can return to normal levels after a period of time. Those slight discomforts that vary from person to person are normal reactions."

　　During the donation, Tong Weili's 7-year-old daughter also made a video call. She saw that her father had needles inserted in both arms, and her daughter cheered him up in the video.

　　"The two children have been very well-behaved at home these past few days because they know that their father is going to 'rescue people.'" Ms. Fang said.

　　As a father of two children, Tong Weili can understand the expectations of his family. "Donating hematopoietic stem cells saves not only a life, but also a family. As long as there is a need, I am obliged to do so." (End)