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BHB Offer Raffle Prizes For Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced a new initiative to boost blood donations with a Valentine’s Day raffle. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces a raffle being run by the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. Starting on Tuesday 2 January 2024, if an existing blood donor brings another person who hasn’t donated before... Read more of this article
Minister Kim Wilson Donates Blood
Earlier this week, Minister of Health Kim Wilson visited the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to donate blood. Minister Wilson said, “Donating blood during the holidays is a powerful way to spread joy and goodwill. The festive season, while a time of celebration, can also increase accidents, medical emergencies, and... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Centre Calls For O Positive Blood
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate. Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. A spokesperson said, “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at [441] 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, by WhatsApp... Read more of this article
BHB Thanks St. George’s Trust Company
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering its thanks to St. George’s Trust Company for its $10,000 donation toward “purchasing equipment and supporting blood donation for the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre.” BHB Consultant Haematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said, “We are deeply grateful to St. George’s Trust Company. This generous... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Raffle Winners Announced
Two winners were selected from all new and regular blood donors who donated between June 2022 and June 2023, with prizes from Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, with long-time blood donor Mandy Mizibrocky winning a night’s stay, and new blood donor Vanessa Daley winning a brunch at the hotel.” “On behalf of the entire Blood Donor... Read more of this article
FIL Limited Win Blood Drive Competition
Bermuda Hospitals Board congratulated FIL Limited for winning the tenth Corporate Blood Drive. A spokesperson said, “The annual competition included 16 local companies. The competition has every blood donation from an employee or an employee’s friends and family count towards each company’s total. “The winner’s trophy was presented to FIL... Read more of this article
Minister Of Health Kim Wilson Donates Blood
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to contribute to this important cause and applaud the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre for embracing inclusivity,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson, after she visited the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to donate blood today [June 9]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister took the initiative... Read more of this article
Donor Centre: Blood Donation Rule Changed
The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre announced that “people who spent time in the UK, France and certain other countries between 1980 and 1996 will now be able to donate.” A spokesperson said, “The change comes after research indicated there were negligible risks of transmission through blood donation. The US and Australia ended a similar... Read more of this article
Donate Blood For A Chance To Win A Prize
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and Bermuda Blood Donor Centre expressed their gratitude to the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for generously donating two prizes to acknowledge Bermuda’s blood and apheresis donors. A spokesperson said, “The prizes, which consist of a stay at the hotel and a champagne brunch, will be awarded to winners selected... Read more of this article
Members Of BPS D Watch Donate Blood
Members of the Bermuda Police Service’s D Watch recently responded to an appeal from the Bermuda Hospitals Board by donating blood. The Bermuda Police Service posted the photo online below, saying, “After hearing the appeals from the Bermuda Hospitals Board for blood donors, the members of D Watch recently came together to answer the call. The... Read more of this article
BHB Asks For ‘O Positive’ Blood Donations
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate as “stocks of this blood type are running low.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor... Read more of this article
BHB Asks For ‘O Positive’ Blood Donations
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate, with donors and potential donors asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. BHB Consultant Haematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said: “We are in need of O positive blood due to a recent emergency that made our stock lower than we would have anticipated.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
BHB: ‘Plea For People To Become Blood Donors’
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is “calling for members of the public to donate blood, especially people with O positive blood” and asking people to please call 236-5067 to make an appointment. Consultant Haematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said: “Stocks of O positive blood in particular are currently lower than we want, and we are making an... Read more of this article
Join Corporate Blood Drive by August 31
Bermuda companies and organisations still have a chance to join the tenth Corporate Blood Drive, with the deadline for signing on August 31. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “Bermuda companies and organisations still have a chance to join the tenth Corporate Blood Drive, with the deadline for signing up 31 August 2022. Any company interested... Read more of this article
Donate Blood And Win A Ride On A Whip
Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre announced that blood and apheresis donors who donate between 1 August and 30 September 2022 will be entered into a raffle draw for two $50 Whip Rideshare credits prizes. A spokesperson said, “This is thanks to Whip Rideshare who has donated the Whip ride credits. The winner will be announced... Read more of this article
Blood Donors Win Prizes From Hamilton Princess
Two winners have been selected from all new and regular blood donors who donated between June 2021 and June 2022, with prizes donated by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Long-time blood donor, Janice Richards, won a night’s stay at the hotel, and new blood donor, Shauna Peyton, won a champagne brunch. “Congratulations to our winners, and... Read more of this article