Blood Cells Rescue Intiative

You are invited to the 3rd session in the Multidisciplinary Transfusion
Medicine Lecture Series, organized by the Blood Cells Rescue Initiative (BCRI) in
collaboration with the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of
Washington.

Topic: Blood Units’ Characteristics, Secondary Processing, and Indications

Speaker: Dr. Maryam Asif

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time:
5:00 PM (WAT)
9:00 AM (PDT)
7:00 PM (EAT)

This session will provide valuable insights into the characteristics of blood units, methods of
blood collection and processing, and their clinical applications. Participants will gain a
deeper understanding of component preparation, leukoreduction, irradiation, pathogen
reduction, and appropriate clinical use of blood products.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/bcri-transfusion-med-series

On March 14th, the Blood Rescue Club, ESUT Chapter in partnership with Blood Cells Rescue Initiative and the Enugu State Blood Services Agency, successfully carried out a blood drive at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital.

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing heroes, we recorded a total of 37 voluntary non-remunerated blood donations — 37 lives potentially saved!

Every drop truly counts.
Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep saving lives.

Join the Multidisciplinary Transfusion Medicine Lecture Series.

The Vein-to-Vein Process Safe blood saves lives but only when every step from donor to patient is handled with knowledge, precision, and accountability.

The Blood Cells Rescue Initiative (BCRI), in collaboration with the University of Washington and in partnership with Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT), invites you to be part of a transformative, interactive webinar series designed to strengthen transfusion practice across disciplines.

Whether you are a consultant, resident, house officer, nurse, biomedical scientist, blood bank manager or a student in training preparing for clinical practice this series will sharpen your understanding of:

✅ Evidence-based transfusion decisions
✅ Patient Blood Management strategies
✅ Emergency and massive transfusion protocols
✅ Haemovigilance and adverse reaction management
✅ Laboratory quality and safe blood systems in resource-limited settings.

🎓 Participants receive a Certificate of Participation from the University of Washington.
💻 Fully online | Interactive | Monthly sessions
This is more than a lecture — it is a movement toward safer, smarter transfusion practice.

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/bcri-transfusion-med-series

Let’s strengthen transfusion safety together by transforming knowledge into quality practice.

Stem cells holds the remarkable ability to regenerate and restore healthy blood cells — offering hope for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

At Blood Cells Rescue Initiative (BCRI), we’re raising awareness about the life-changing potential of stem cell therapy and the importance of voluntary blood and stem cell donations.

Together, we can rewrite the story of sickle cell.

The Blood Rescue Club of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) successfully held its Official Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, 13th September 2025.

The event brought together students, staff, and partners with a shared commitment to safe blood donation advocacy and lifesaving initiatives. The highlights of the inauguration included:

Educational Talks on the importance of voluntary blood donation.

Networking opportunities among students and health advocates.

Registration of new members, expanding the reach of the club.

Refreshments and interactive sessions to build community spirit.

The inauguration underscored the mission of Blood Cells Rescue Initiative, to ensure that safe blood is available for all who need it, while also aligning with global goals of promoting good health, well-being, and youth-led advocacy.

The Blood Rescue Club stands as a platform for young changemakers to raise awareness, promote voluntary blood donation, and support lifesaving medical practices within and beyond the university community.

In our bid to make the youths voices for safe blood pratices in Enugu State Nigeria, we established The Blood Rescue Students Club
Enugu State University of Technology.

Our vibrant community of young changemakers championing safe blood donation advocacy and lifesaving action.

This platform empowers young people to lead, inspire, and advocate for safe blood practices, contributing to healthier communities and a brighter future.

Join us for their inauguration,

📅 Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: C3 Classroom, ESUCOM

HIGHLIGHTS

Inspiring Educational Talks

New Members Registration

Youth Networking & Collaboration

In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day, Blood Cells Rescue Initiative in partnership with Enugu Branch and took to the streets with purpose and passion, leading an awareness walk from ESUT Parklane Hospital to the National Blood Service Agency.

We were honoured to host a thought-provoking panel session featuring Prof. Tessa Nwagha, Dr. Kingsley Agu, and Dr. Onyinye Eze, who shared deep insights on the life-saving power of voluntary blood donation.

The day culminated in a successful blood drive, reminding us that every drop counts, and every donor is a hero.

Together, we’re building a culture of compassion, one pint at a time.

Happy birthday to our Executive Director at Blood Cells Rescue Initiative, Dr Onyinye Eze.

On this special day, we do not just celebrate your birthday, but also the extraordinary impact you continue to make through your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to saving lives. Your passion and dedication has been a source of inspiration to all of us and your vision has brought hope and strength to many.

We honor your tireless hard work, your heart for humanity, and the sacrifices you make every single day for the actualization of the BCRI mission.

We pray that the Lord keeps you strong and guide your ways. And may his light shine favour along your paths. May you always find God grace and mercy working everything for your good and may you never have a better yesterday.

We wish you joy, health, and continued success in all you do.

The world is better because of you.

Happy Birthday Ma.

Nigeria is a bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease globally and this translates to about 50 million individuals carrying the Sickle cell trait.

The depressing thing about this findings is that a vast majority of these persons are ignorant of their status and are unable to afford the basic medical management.

We all have a role to play, let's come together, let's Tell it Loud, Let's Advocate. These are little children, these are the future.

As the world prepares to mark the World Blood Donor Day 2025, we are partnering with the National Blood Service Agency, Enugu Chapter to carry out a statewide awareness walk and blood donation campaign scheduled as follows:

Theme: Give Life, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives

Date: Saturday, 14th June 2025

📍Starting Point: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane

The global theme this year reminds us that blood donation is not just a medical act-it is a powerful gift of humanity, solidarity, and compassion.

We invite you to come out en masse and walk with us. Donate if you can. Your participation will help save lives

Let us come together to create a future where no life is lost because of blood shortage. Let us give life. Let us give hope.

Together, we save lives

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