In line with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Bhutan Power Corporation organized a voluntary campaign of “Blood Donation” in collaboration with JDWNRH on 27th February, 2015 with the aim to collect at least 60 units of blood at the BPC Head Office.
The Blood Bank at the JDWNRH uses a minimum of 20 Units of blood in a day. The blood bank staff said such initiatives not only help those in need of blood but also the donor, for instance patients prone to iron overload, blood donation prevents the accumulation of toxic quantities The campaign collected 68 units of blood and was donated to the Blood Bank.
The campaign helped in promoting the culture of volunteering among BPC Staff. Employees from BOB and Bhutan Telecom also joined the campaign. BPC employees have so far donated 199 liters of blood to the Blood Bank.