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San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group
Health
PAHO Report Shows 15.5% Increase in Voluntary Blood Donations in Latin America and the Caribbean
In a report released on June 12th, just ahead of World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealed a significant 15.5% increase in blood donations across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023 compared to 2020.
Health
Routine blood drive collects over 40 pints
Residents of San Pedro once again answered the call to support their community by participating in a blood drive on Saturday, May 3rd. The event took place at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, where 50 individuals turned out to donate. Following evaluations, 41 pints of blood were successfully collected.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Special Thanks for a Successful February 1 Emergency Blood Driv
The family of Maria Kumul and the San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group wish to thank all those who came to donate blood at the emergency blood drive held February 1 at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. Over 55 members of the Ambergris Caye community came to donate. At the end of the day, 36 pints of life-saving blood were generously donated.
Community and Society
Emergency Blood Drive successfully collected dozens of pints of blood
On Saturday, February 1st, many residents of San Pedro answered the call to assist with an emergency blood drive for islander Maria Kumul. The event was held at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, where nearly 50 individuals showed up to donate. After evaluations, 36 pints of blood were successfully collected.
Health
Community Blood Drive records low turnout
The San Pedro community has always been known for its unity and support for worthy causes. This includes organizing blood drives to assist those in need during emergencies. The recent blood drive, held by the San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group at the San Pedro Resource Center on Saturday, September 14th, recorded a low turnout. Despite the aim to welcome as many donors as possible, only five pints of blood were collected, highlighting the urgent need for more community participation.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Thank you note by the San Pedro Community Blood Drive
For our most recent blood drive, the San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group was able to partner with the Washington University of Health and Science. We wish to thank all those who came to donate blood on June 15. Members of the Ambergris Caye community generously donated 18 pints of blood, which can potentially save the lives of up to 54 persons.
