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Members Of BPS D Watch Donate Blood

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

Butterfield & Vallis Win Blood Drive Competition

Butterfield & Vallis Win Blood Drive Competition

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today announced that Butterfield & Vallis won the Corporate Blood Drive. A spokesperson said, “In this ninth competition, 15 local companies competed. Every blood donation from an employee or an employee’s friends and family, counts towards the final total. The winner is always announced on World Blood Donor Day,... Read more of this article

Hotel Stay Prize Offered For Donating Blood

Hotel Stay Prize Offered For Donating Blood

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] and Bermuda Blood Donor Centre thanked the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, for the second year running providing two prizes to recognise the blood and apheresis donors in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The prizes are a stay at the hotel, and a champagne brunch, which will be offered as raffle prizes to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article

Blood Donor Centre In Need Of O Positive Blood

Blood Donor Centre In Need Of O Positive Blood

The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is currently in need of O positive blood, and is requesting members of the public to donate if possible. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is currently in need of O positive blood and is requesting members of the public donate where possible. If you are able to donate or have any questions on eligibility... Read more of this article

Blood Donor Raffle Winners Announced

Blood Donor Raffle Winners Announced

The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre presented blood donors Jason Kyme and Lorraine King, with a prize each, donated by Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The two prizes were a weekend stay at the hotel, and a champagne brunch. Included in one draw were the most active regular blood donors, and in the other all new donors, based on donations made over the... Read more of this article

BHB: Revised Blood Donor Eligibility Criteria

BHB: Revised Blood Donor Eligibility Criteria

The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced revised blood donor eligibility criteria used in the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. A spokesperson said, “Eligibility criteria are part of the standards used to ensure the safest possible voluntary blood supply for people in Bermuda who need transfusions. Other standards include having a voluntary [not paid]... Read more of this article