IN an effort to continue raising awareness about blood donation Beaches Negril Resort and Spa recently hosted a health fair, in partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service (Blood Bank), at Cornwall Regional Hospital which saw more than 50 team members registering to donate.

Environmental health and safety manager at Beaches Negril Resort and Spa, Nicolette Manahan said the health fair also focused on educating team members on the facts pertaining to blood donation such as the importance of donating, who can be a blood donor, and the prior and after care to be considered by potential donors.

In the meantime, blood donor organiser from the Blood Bank, Odean Black expressed his appreciation for the turnout from the Beaches Negril staff members.

According to Black, their action will assist in saving lives and will also make way for a smoother operation of local hospitals where there is a need for blood donations.

He added that there is great hope that the upcoming blood drive with sister resort Sandals Negril will be equally successful.