MTN Foundations’ ‘Save A Life’ project has so far collected a total 35,620 units of blood since the project’s inception in 2011.
The initiative, which reached its 14th year last Valentine’s Day, saw a collection of 6,620 units of blood even though the foundation was seeking to raise about 6,100 units from 52 blood donation centres across all 16 regions of the country.
Prior to this year’s blood donation exercise, MTN Foundation had raised a total of 29,000 units of blood for various hospital blood banks.
This annual exercise is to support the National Blood Service and regional hospitals in addressing the critical shortage of blood supplies in the country. Through the generosity of MTN employees, partners and members of the public, this year’s initiative exceeded expectations – reinforcing MTN Ghana Foundation’s dedication in improving access to quality healthcare.
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer-MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, while presenting blood samples to the National Blood Service expressed excitement about this year’s success and appreciated all donors, healthcare partners and volunteers who contributed to this life-saving cause.
“We are thrilled to have surpassed the target set for this year’s campaign. I hope this will help to alleviate the gap in blood supplies at our hospitals. At MTN, we believe in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We remain committed to championing initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities,” she said.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Blood Service, Dr. Shirley Owusu Ofori, for her part commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for its ongoing commitment to replenishing the country’s blood banks.
“The partnership between the MTN Ghana Foundation and the National Blood Service has over the years encouraged voluntary, unpaid blood donations and ensured a steady supply of life-saving blood for patients in need,” Dr. Ofori mentioned.
About ‘Save a Life’
The MTN ‘Save a Life” campaign is an annual blood donation initiative held on Valentine’s Day, organised by the MTN Ghana Foundation. It provides MTN staff and the general public with an opportunity to donate blood that helps replenish the National Blood Bank and regional hospitals. This initiative began in 2011 as a response to appeals from the National Blood Service for voluntary contributions to address critically low blood supplies.
