Prologue: I'm going to work at the Red Cross today too.

1 + The Company Dracula Feared

Dracula is afraid of his father's company.
Things you can only see if you like them
Chin-up entry
First day at work, first business trip
Memories of Solferino
The toast was 'love and service'?
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, our Chairman
Going to the baseball stadium on World Blood Donor Day
The origin of Teacher's Day
Most Nobel Prize winners
May 18 and Gwangju Red Cross Hospital
A woman wearing a Red Cross nurse's uniform in a calendar
The Origin of the Florence Nightingale Flag
What flowed to you
The philosophy and work of the Red Cross

2 + Things that must not be stopped

I often go to the apartment in January.
One Plus One and Emergency Disaster Text Messages
What people do
Why more blood donations are needed
Saturday military blood donation
Thank you for your hard work today.
Separated families, only longing piles up
Volunteering costs money too
An unforgettable letter
Grandpa Kim's Companion
Koreana in the Philippines
My first overseas volunteer work trip to Cambodia
Strange English Classroom
Visit of Sakhalin compatriots
The Jeju April 3 Incident and International Humanitarian Law
Ramen is free
A warm meal
A woman who recommends games
April is a heavy month
Red Cross membership fee
Blood Donation and the Journey of Blood

3 + There is learning here too

Will blood bank employees donate blood?
One letter difference
Children resemble their parents.
The coin disappears
Air conditioning technician's visit
The more you travel, the better you study
Haengchijae Hotteok House
Let's just do the basics
Everyone is afraid at first.
The warmth of the fan club
Presenting the scholarship certificate
Even if you are not a nobleman
Sharing also requires muscle.
College admission system and blood donation
Small amounts of money add up to big things.

4 + As is the case with human life

The CEO's love for blood donation
Twice a day
Writing a thesis while working
Why I Read Securities Firm Reports
Bear Paw Dad's Picture Letter
Demolish the magpie's nest
At a brisk pace
Free taxi
A day when you need underwear
The General Assembly returns after 14 years
Now I have to close the online cafe.
Watermelon rice cake and banana rice cake
Korean Red Cross vest hanging at the New York Red Cross
A small collection of badges
A strange petitioner
Bear with it

The Red Cross has been carrying out various activities, including blood donation, disaster relief activities, social services, dissemination of safety knowledge such as first aid and water safety, public medical services known as Red Cross Hospitals, Red Cross Youth (RCY) projects, inter-Korean exchanges and separated families projects, international emergency relief, and overseas development cooperation.
The Red Cross, which began with the efforts of the Swiss Henry Dunant, who witnessed the horrors of war, is practicing humanitarianism with dedication and service not only in our country but also around the world.

Beyond his life as a simple office worker, the author honestly portrays the values ​​of sharing and dedication, the meaning of life, and his own personal growth discovered in ordinary daily life through the Red Cross.
It conveys the history and activities of the Korean Red Cross through vivid anecdotes, showing the meaning of living together and affection for humanity.
The author unfolds his extensive experience with a calm yet warm perspective, providing readers with an opportunity for reflection and emotion that goes beyond mere records.

The Growth Story of a 23-Year-Old Red Cross Worker

Part 1, “The Company Dracula Feared,” tells the story of the history and symbols of the organization known as the Red Cross, as well as the profound humanitarian spirit contained within it, connecting it to the author’s personal experiences.
It begins with a pleasant conversation with my six-year-old daughter, introducing the origins of the Red Cross, the symbol of the Red Cross.
It explains that there are also Red Crescents and Red Crystals due to cultural and religious differences, and emphasizes the universal values ​​of life that remain unchanged even in the diversity of symbols.
The author highlights the historical significance of the Red Cross by mentioning that it has won the Nobel Peace Prize three times.
In particular, through “Reminiscences of Solferino,” we recall the spirit of Henri Dunant, the starting point of the Red Cross movement.
This book, which vividly depicts the horrors of war, shows how much it contributed to protecting human life.

In Part 2, “Things That Must Not Stop,” the author reveals the specific aspects of Red Cross activities through his vivid experiences working at disaster sites and in blood donation operations.
The episode of 'Apartment Blood Donation', which was designed to solve the problem of blood shortage in winter, clearly shows the difficulties faced by blood donation sites.
The cold weather, unexpected variables, and the sadness of seeing people turn away after being deemed ineligible to donate remind us that blood donation is not simply about numbers, but about people's voluntary participation and sacrifice.
Furthermore, the author highlights the role of the Gwangju Red Cross Hospital during the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, showing that the Red Cross fulfilled its humanitarian mission at every crucial moment in modern and contemporary Korean history.
The overnight work of hospital staff and the voluntary blood donation of citizens at the time prove the shining humanity even in extreme circumstances.
Through his experience of investigating the Jeju April 3 Incident, he emphasizes the importance of international humanitarian law and delivers a message of peace that civilian casualties must never be repeated.
In particular, through experiences in relief activities, such as at sites affected by heavy snowfall, it shows that Red Cross activities are not simple tasks, but rather a noble cause that directly addresses human life and suffering.

Part 3, “Learning is here too,” depicts the author’s diverse learning and growth experiences at the Red Cross.
We explore the relationship between professional responsibility and personal beliefs by asking the question, “Would blood bank employees donate blood?”
The author emphasizes that donating blood is not only a responsibility and duty, but also a personal motive as a minimum good deed as a member of society.
Through my fellow employees, I discover the meaning of living together with many people I meet in my daily life, including my family and those around me.

Part 4, “As Life Is,” shows the lives of ordinary office workers who are Red Cross workers but go about their daily lives.
It depicts family bonds, work life, and the author's own small daily life.
Perhaps our lives are something we have to “endure and bear.”
But life is the process in which my experiences influence others and their experiences influence me.
The author realizes that solidarity and commitment as human beings and their positive influence are precious to us.

Sharing also requires muscle.

Through the Red Cross, the author demonstrates the values ​​of service, dedication, and sharing.
As I discover myself growing little by little, I want to share its meaning with my readers.
The sharing and dedication contained in the many anecdotes told by the author must be accompanied by genuine heart and actual effort.
This book contains the process of putting it into practice in a simple way.
The author's experiences and insights from over 20 years of experience as a Red Cross worker leave us with a gentle feeling of emotion, and make us think again about the meaning of living together.
It makes us realize how extraordinary and beautiful it is for an ordinary individual, not a special hero, to live quietly in his own place, practicing the values ​​of sharing and service.