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NIB/Public Hospitals Authority Blood Drive in Freeport

NIB/Public Hospitals Authority Blood Drive in Freeport

3/4/2024 3:09:43 PM
As a part of NIB’s 2nd event in our Road to 50 Holistically Balanced Series, NIB partnered with the Public Hospitals Authority to host a blood drive in Freeport, Grand Bahama at NIB’s Freeport Local Office. 

A huge thank you is extended to everyone who volunteered, and contributed to our community at this event; and particularly to the donors for being the heroes that we need, and whose invaluable donation have the possibility to impact up to 36 lives. 

The 3rd and final event in this series is the Health & Wellness Fair which is scheduled for October 2024, stay tuned, you don’t want to miss it! 

For a complete list of NIB’s 50th Anniversary events, visit https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIBs-Road-to-50th-Anniversary

 

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