Hope flowed generously on Saturday, 28 February 2026, as Bridget Bonnie & Friends marked the sixth edition of their annual blood donation drive at the 37 Military Hospital Blood Bank under the theme Maternal Blood Bank Initiative — a heartfelt campaign dedicated to saving mothers and newborns.

Held in collaboration with the hospital’s Blood Bank and Maternal Ward, this year’s edition placed special emphasis on safeguarding expectant mothers who may require urgent transfusions during childbirth.

Beyond donating blood, participants answered a deeper call: to stand in the gap for women whose lives may depend on timely access to safe blood.

The initiative continues to respond to a pressing national need. According to Ghana’s National Blood Service, voluntary donations in 2022 stood at 45,463 units — just 25 per cent of the country’s required supply.

For organisers, the statistics are not just numbers but a reminder that every single unit donated represents a life potentially saved.

The event drew donors from diverse backgrounds, united by compassion and purpose. Among them was Rihanatu Yakubu, a first-time donor who travelled from Zabzugu in Tamale simply “to share love.”

Her journey symbolised the spirit of the day — selflessness without boundaries.

Bridget Bonnie, founder of the initiative, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to maternal health, noting that “no woman should lose her life while giving life.”

She emphasised that the Maternal Blood Bank Initiative is not just an event, but a sustained promise to stand with mothers when they need it most.

Participants received personalised tokens of appreciation and guidance on maintaining optimal health after donation, reinforcing the importance of sustained voluntary giving.

In a touching moment of solidarity, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale, joined Bridget Bonnie & Friends to visit mothers in the maternity ward.

The team presented flowers and care packages, offering encouragement to women who had just brought new life into the world.

Now firmly established as a people-centred health campaign, the Bridget Bonnie & Friends Blood Donation Initiative continues to demonstrate the power of community action. What began as a simple act of giving has grown into a movement — one that reminds us that sometimes, the greatest gift we can offer is a part of ourselves.

Because for a mother in need, one donation is not just blood — it is life.