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Blood Donor Raffle Winners Announced
For the fourth year in a row, the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has sponsored prizes to celebrate and recognise Bermuda’s blood and apheresis donors. Regular and new blood and apheresis donors were eligible for one of two prizes. Regular donor, Pamela Outerbridge, won a night’s stay at the illustrious hotel and Malcom Swan, a new donor this... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch Insurance Wins Blood Drive
Freisenbruch Insurance Services has been named the 2024 champion of Bermuda’s Corporate Blood Drive, securing their third win in the annual competition. A spokesperson said, “It’s World Blood Donor Day today and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is excited to announce that Freisenbruch Insurance Services Ltd has been crowned as Corporate... Read more of this article
Hospital Board Updates Blood Donation Criteria
Bermuda Hospitals Board has “updated its blood donor eligibility criteria to include risk-based questions that will be the same for every individual, regardless of sexual orientation, sex or gender.” A spokesperson said, “These questions reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections, such as HIV. The change brings Bermuda in... Read more of this article
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
