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Island Donors Squad
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It’s Time to Pull Up Your Sleeves, Belize
For Immediate Release, San Pedro, Belize | April 7, 2025 — Island Donors Squad is issuing an immediate call for voluntary blood donors to...
Community and Society
Island Donors Squad starts the month of March with a blood drive
On Saturday, March 1st, a blood drive organized by the Island Donors Squad (IDS) in collaboration with the Ambergris Hope Hospital and volunteers from the Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS) collected approximately 11 pints of blood.
Health
Play Your Best Hand on March First: Let AHH, IDS and RRR Make YOU a Winner!
Island Donors Squad (IDS) and Ambergris Hope Hospital (AHH) are calling on islanders to donate blood at their upcoming blood drive on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Ambergris Hope Hospital from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. All blood types are needed.
Health
Island Donors Squad collects over two dozen pints of blood
A total of 27 pints of blood were collected during the blood drive organized by the Island Donors Squad (IDS) on October 5th. The drive occurred at the Ambergris Hope Hospital and involved IDS volunteers, including Washington University of Health and Science (WUHS) students. The volunteers also checked health vitals and conducted a dollar drive.
Health
Blood Donors Lining Up Early and Showing Beyond Closing Hour
It was a sight to behold! Island Donors Squad (IDS) is more than thrilled with the success of the World Donor Day Blood Drive Challenge on June 29th at Ambergris Hope Hospital in San Pedro. Twenty-seven units of blood were collected. Two teams faced off: “Parishioners vs Public” for a chance to win 20 seats on a sunset cruise with Seaduced by Belize.
Health
Get Your Head In The Game!
Whether you’re a Belizean, an expat, or a vacationer, there are a few easy options for you to play a part in strengthening blood collection in the country of Belize. Starting with blood donation! We have 5 patients requesting 23 pints. Island Donors Squad (IDS) is ramping up in a huge way for its next Blood Drive at Ambergris Hope Hospital on June 29th in San Pedro. From 8:30am - 2:00pm.
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Island Donors Squad works to improve the country’s emergency blood supply
Island Donors Squad (IDS) is collaborating with Adrian Martinez of the Belize National Blood Transfusion Services (BNTBS) to increase the island's blood reserves through blood drives. Currently facing a blood shortage, IDS is working to meet the needs of seven people, which requires thirty-three pints of blood. IDS has decided to maintain a reserve of five pints above the limit to reduce the necessity for emergency drives. After reaching this threshold, the squad will plan for an emergency drive to ensure an adequate blood supply, thereby minimizing the risk of shortages and the need for individuals to wait in line for blood. This new approach will help IDS maintain a steady supply.
Health
Island Donors Squad holds first Blood Drive
On Saturday, April 6th, the newly formed coalition Island Donors Squad (IDS) held its inaugural blood drive at the Ambergris Hope Hospital in downtown San Pedro. Island resident Tacogirl Laurie Norton, who has ten years of experience in helping to organize blood drives, spearheaded the event. The goal was to increase blood collection in San Pedro, and the drive was a success, collecting 11 pints of blood.
