“Blood connects us all” this is the theme for world blood donor day 2016, which is celebrated across the world on June 14th. It focuses on giving thanks to blood donors and highlights the dimension of ‘sharing’ and ‘connection’ between patients and blood donors.
The campaign seeks to motivate regular blood donors to continue giving blood and to also motivate people in good health who have never given blood to begin doing so. Every year June 14th is dedicated as Blood Donor Day and activities center around "thanking and celebrating voluntary non-remunerated blood donors" for giving blood to save a life. Campaigns occur worldwide to encourage individuals to be screened and become a part of the voluntary blood donors list in their respective countries.
Here in the Turks and Caicos Islands the Blood Bank will be commemorating this day with a number of activities including;
- Appearing on the Health Matters radio program on RTC on Monday June 13thand on the Breakfast Club on Tuesday, June 14th
- The Blood Bank will be hosting a blood donor drive and blood group screening.
- Promoting blood donations on social and traditional media.
We would like to encourage residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands to have their blood groups checked and become a part of the voluntary blood donors list.
Please visit the National Blood Bank at Cheshire Hall Medical Center or call us for additional information on 941-2800 Ext. 72106 or 338-5132