Parker And Foggo Win Blood Donor Prizes
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Renee Parker and Donna Foggo won two-night staycations at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in this year’s blood donor prize draw.
A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to announce that two lucky winners get to relax and enjoy themselves for two nights at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, all because they donated blood.”
“As a proud prize sponsor of the Blood Donor Centre’s annual blood drive, Hamilton Princess is honoured to support an initiative that helps save lives every day,” said the hotel’s manager, Roydell Neverson.
“We are especially proud of our colleagues who participate in the drive each year, reflecting our shared commitment to community well-being and helping others in need. Together, we celebrate the generosity of all donors whose contributions make a lasting and meaningful difference,” she added.
Dr Eyitayo Fakunle, BHB chief of pathology and consultant haematologist, said: “We are so grateful to the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for providing two, two-night stays for two people with breakfast as prize opportunities for our donors. This is the sixth year that Hamilton Princess has sponsored us in this way and every year is significant. These prizes really do entice people to donate, which greatly assists us in meeting the needs of the community.”
The spokesperson said, “There were 1,333 blood donors from July 2025 to June 2026, and each was entered in the staycation draw.”
“Our lucky winners this year were Renee Parker and Donna Foggo,” said Blood Donor Centre nurse phlebotomist Alma Lou Polinar-Swainson. “Both are long-term donors and winning helps us reward their commitment.”
Pathology Manager Giselle Ming said: “Donating blood to our supply is completely voluntary. This is the gold standard for safety and quality around the world.
“We doubly thank the Hamilton Princess because in addition to providing these prizes, they also regularly participate in the annual Corporate Blood Drive Competition, directly encouraging their staff to provide life-saving blood.”
The spokesperson said, “People considering becoming blood donors can call 236-5067, WhatsApp 533-9553 or email blood.donor@bhb.bm. Information about blood donation is available on bermudahospitals.bm/be-a-donor/.”
