Bank Windhoek tops in blood donations Bank Windhoek was last week recognised as the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service''s Top Corporate for 2016. The bank received the gold award for the year.Bank Windhoek''s wellness consultant, Marjolize Scholtz, also won the NamBTS Top Contact award for her work in initiating and mobilising blood transfusion clinics at the bank''s various locations.
With 262 donations so far, Bank Windhoek is setting its sights on beating 2015''s record of 286 donations when the final round of blood transfusion clinics take place on 7 December.
“At Bank Windhoek we strive to encourage employees to see the lasting impact they have on their own lives and those around them. Our blood donation clinics are just one of many such examples. Here we encourage employees to give of themselves and donate blood,” said Scholtz.
Scholtz says that donating blood is a selfless act and one of the easiest ways to save three lives at once.
“This year our employees have potentially saved 786 lives with blood donations and we aim to further increase this number at out last clinic for the year. Since regular blood donors also tend to take good care of their health in order to be able to donate again and again, I would say this is a win-win recipe. We all know that healthy employees are so much happier in general.
“Therefore come and join some happy faces at the next blood donation clinic at Windhoek Main Branch on 7 December and stand a chance to win various prizes. Challenging times will come and go, but we will continue to look for new ways to enable our employees and customers alike to give the gift of life by donating blood.
“We value and thank our employees continued contribution towards the welfare of Namibian and we encourage fellow corporates to assist in the cause of donating blood,” said Jacquiline Pack, executive officer: marketing and corporate communication services.