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Hamilton Princess provides luxury staycations to blood donors

Thursday 16 July 2026:  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.”

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.”

 

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/.

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Photo captions: Main photo – Donor Donna Foggo in pink is flanked to her right and left by Hamilton Princess & Beach Club managers and surrounded by BHB Blood Donor Centre staff.

Other photo -Donor Renee Parker at the Blood Donor Centre

16 July 2026 Home Page, News

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 13th 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:

Company Ranking
Conduit Re 1
Freisenbruch 2
Vantage Risk 3
Chubb 4
Ren Re 5
Aeolus 6
Ariel Re 7
AON 8
Fortitude Re. 9
Sompo 10
HISCOX 11
MS Re 12
Hamilton Princess 13
Ascot BDA 14
Everen 15
BMA 16
Talcott Re 17
Catalina-Re 18
Butterfield & Vallis 19
Athene Re 20
Teneo LTD 21

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.

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