Christ the King Hosts YCWM-led Blood Donation Exercise
In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, the Christ the King Catholic
Church, spearheaded by the Young Christian Workers Movement (YCWM), once again hosted a
successful blood donation drive recently, drawing members of the congregation to stock the
blood bank of the 37 Military Hospital, Accra.
The event, held at the church premises, saw a steady stream of parishioners eagerly rolling up
their sleeves to donate blood, with the aim of replenishing blood blanks in the country’s medical
facilities.
Under the theme: Life is in the Blood: Deuteronomy 12:23, the initiative underscored the
importance of blood donation in supporting patients in need of transfusions due to medical
emergencies, surgeries, and chronic illnesses.
Organised in collaboration with the 37 Military Hospital, the blood donation drive featured
comprehensive health screenings and informational sessions to raise awareness about the
significance of blood donation and its impact in Ghana. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
enthusiastically participated, demonstrating their commitment to altruism and humanitarianism.
In an interview, the President of the YCWM of the Christ the King Catholic Church, Ms. Lucy
Dzata, said, “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to our blood donation drive” By
coming together to donate blood, our congregation and community members have shown
tremendous generosity and solidarity, reaffirming our shared values of compassion and service to
others.”
The event also provided an opportunity for camaraderie among volunteers, who shared stories
and experiences while waiting to donate blood. In addition to contributing to a worthy cause,
some church members who donated expressed a sense of fulfilment and pride in knowing that
their actions could potentially save lives and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
The Parish Priest of Christ the King, Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Akesseh, said the success of the blood
donation drive underscores the importance of community-led initiatives in addressing critical
healthcare needs and promoting public health awareness.
He extended his heartfelt gratitude to all participants, volunteers, and partners who contributed to
the success of the event and looked forward to the church’s continuing mission of saving lives
and making a positive impact on society through blood donation.
In previous exercises, the church collaborated with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the
Geater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) to stock up their blood banks.
*Some of the youth undergoing the blood donation exercise.
