More than 100 expatriates hailing from 37 countries gathered at the Shanghai Blood Center on Saturday to participate in a community blood drive, showcasing their deep connection to the city by giving back in a meaningful way.

The blood drive was a pivotal component of the charity event named "United for Shanghai, Lifeblood of a Caring City," which was jointly organized by the Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Shanghai Blood Center, and Bloodline. Attendees included government representatives, institutional figures, and international guests from diverse backgrounds.

James Nelligan, the head of the Shanghai American School, expressed the profound significance of the event as a unifying force. He emphasized the power of such initiatives in bringing people together, saying, "Nothing says community more than when we forget all of the other things that make us different and remember what makes us the same".