A voluntary blood donation in session
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has set a target of collecting 10,000 units of blood for this year’s Save a Life blood donation exercise, organised in collaboration with Cal Bank.
Speaking at the donation exercise, Blewett said that while the two companies have agreed on an ambitious goal of collecting 7,000 units in a single day, he is optimistic that, with the positive response from Ghanaians, the 10,000-unit target can be achieved.
The initiative supports the National Blood Service and regional hospital blood banks nationwide.
He emphasised the importance of the programme, saying, “The Save a Life blood donation exercise is an extraordinary effort that continues to deliver vital, life-saving assistance.”
Blewett highlighted the foundation’s 15-year track record of organising successful blood donation drives, noting significant progress in healthcare.
He encouraged employees, partners and customers to donate one unit of blood, addressing the urgent need. “Many people may feel apprehensive when asked to donate, but each time individuals respond to our call, especially for something as vital as blood donation, we truly save lives,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to Cal Bank for partnering with the MTN Ghana Foundation, adding: “It’s a special year, and we’re excited to work together to deliver this commitment to our communities.”
The CEO of the National Blood Service, Dr. Shirley Owusu-Ofori, lauded MTN Ghana for its profound impact on the country’s blood donation landscape. She noted that through its partnership with the National Blood Service, MTN Ghana helped collect an impressive 6,620 units of blood last year alone.
“Since the inception of the partnership, MTN Ghana has mobilised over 26,000 units of blood, saving thousands of lives, supporting families and managing critical medical emergencies. We at the National Blood Service extend our heartfelt thanks to MTN Ghana for its strong support of these annual voluntary blood donation drives,” she said.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke