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U.S. Embassy participates in another successful blood drive

April 16, 2007

On April 13 the United States Embassy staged the first of its two annual blood drives to assist blood reserves at the Princess Margaret and Doctor’s Hospitals.  Bahamian and American staff members, led by Chargé d’ Affaires Dr. D. Brent Hardt, donated blood in support of the effort.  According to Dr. Hardt, this volunteer effort is a tangible demonstration by Embassy staff to assist with saving lives. 

Blood donors included staff from U.S. government agencies, U.S. Marines and Foreign Service Nationals.  The blood drive was coordinated by the Embassy’s Registered Nurse, Carol Clowes in conjunction with Medical Technologists at Doctors Hospital Inderia Green and Zonja Bain.  Doctors Hospital was the recipient of the blood drive.  The second blood drive to be held later this year will serve to boost reserves at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

 

 

Caption:  Photo shows from left giving blood:  Leonard Young, Acting Port Director; Chargé d’ Affaires Brent Hardt and Marine Detachment Commander Staff Sergeant Harry Taylor Jr.  Standing:  Embassy RN Carol Clowes, Medical Technologist Inderia Green and Medical Technologist Zonja Bain.