BHB announces Corporate Blood Drive winner

Wednesday 10 June 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board’s (BHB)  is pleased to announce the winner of the Corporate Blood Drive 2025-26 is Conduit Re.

The friendly competition, now in its 13^th year, concluded on 4 June 2026.  it brought together 21 companies from across Bermuda, demonstrating the corporate community’s commitment to supporting the island’s blood supply and the patients who depend on it.

BHB Chief of Pathology and consultant hematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said: “Through the collective efforts of its staff, Conduit Re made an outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s blood supply.”

In recognition of this achievement, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Keechia Tuckett, Chief Medical Officer Dr Shaun Ramroop, BHB Chief of Staff Dr Anna Neilson-Williams, Chief Operating Officer Preston Swan, Dr Fakunle and the Blood Donor Centre team, visited  Conduit Re on 10 June 2026 to present the trophy and congratulate and thank its participants for their commitment to this important cause.

Conduit Re CEO Neil Eckhart commented: “We are so proud of our team for making this happen. Being named the winner of the BHB Corporate Blood Drive competition is a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together for something bigger than ourselves. Giving blood is one of the simplest and most powerful gifts you can offer, and the Conduit Re family showed up wholeheartedly.”

Dr Fakunle continued: “Their success serves as an example of how corporate leadership and community partnership can make a meaningful difference in healthcare.”

The Corporate Blood Drive continues to highlight the positive impact that organisations can have when they encourage employees to become blood donors and foster a culture of community service.

Dr Fakunle further commented: “We extend our sincere gratitude to the 21 companies that participated this year. The generosity of their employees has directly helped ensure that blood products were available for patients requiring transfusions, including those undergoing surgery, receiving cancer treatment, experiencing medical emergencies, and managing chronic health conditions.

“Thank you for your commitment to this important cause and for helping to make a difference in the lives of patients across our community.”

The 21 companies that took part in the blood drive this year ranked as follows:

To learn more about how to become a participant in BHB’s Corporate Blood Drive, email blood.donor@bhb.bm or call 236-5067. The deadline for companies to sign up for the 2026-27 Corporate Blood Drive is Friday 31 July.