Donors Wall of Fame
Goodwin Chiulika is a 27-year-old driver working with MBTS who has donated blood 20 times. Chiulika’s wish is to donate at least 50 times in his lifetime. He says “I regret that I started donating blood a bit late, I wish I had started earlier by now I would have reached over 40 donations”. Chiulika encourages all donors to donate blood regularly in order to save the lives of the people that require blood transfusion.
Bright Dillie is a 24-year-old blood donor who has donated blood 20 times. Bright’s wish is to donate blood at least 100 times and if his age is anything to go by, his dream is possible if he maintains a healthy lifestyle. Bright started donating blood on 4 October, 2013 whilst at Ntonda Community Day Secondary School in Mangochi. He encourages his fellow youths to donate blood with MBTS as it helps save lives and helps a blood donor maintain good health.
Victor Mlangeni Levison is a 35-year-old blood donor and has managed to donate blood 29 times. Victor recalls that he started donating blood in April, 2008 when he was in form 3 at Chifunda Community Day Secondary School in Chikwawa district. He says his wish is to donate blood more than 100 times and to be recognized as one of the donors with highest donations in Malawi.
Israel Tchuma a 37 years old blood donor who has managed to donate blood 28 times. Israel is an Electrician working at the Cement Factory at Njereza in Mangochi. His wish is to donate at least 50 times in his lifetime. He believes that the patients requiring blood transfusion in hospitals rely on people with good health to donate blood and save their lives. Hence, he encourages all healthy youth to start donating blood regularly to save the lives of the patients requiring blood transfusion.
Victor Ziwani Mchipha is a 30-Year-old blood donor who has managed to donate blood 24 times. Victor started donating blood in 2010 while in secondary education at Ntcheu Secondary School. He believes that it’s the responsibility of every citizen in good health to donate blood so that lives are saved in the hospitals. His goal is to donate blood regularly and encourage his fellow youth to donate blood to save the lives of people requiring blood transfusions in hospitals.
Maganizo Girema is a 32-year-old blood donor who has managed to donate blood 32 times. Maganizo started donating blood in 2012 whilst in form 2 at Kadzala CDSS in Mchinji district. His goal is to donate blood at least 80 times in his lifetime. He is always happy to donate blood knowing that every pint he donates saves a life and makes a difference in someone’s life.
Verina Mbendera is a lady with a golden arm. Mbendera is currently working with the Malawi Defense Force at Maritime Forces in Monkeybay. Regardless of her busy schedule, she makes time for blood donation and she has managed to donate blood 29 times. Mbendera was among the 30 blood donors who were recognized by MBTS in the Eastern Region during the 2022 World Blood Donor Day Commemorations in Balaka district. She is so passionate about blood donation and her wish is to donate at least 80 times in her lifetime.
Lawrence Masina is a Malawi Defense Force soldier who has donated blood 59 times. Masina’s blood donation journey dates back to 2007 whilst in form one at Dzukani Private School in Nsanama, Machinga district. His goal is to donate blood at least 100 times in his lifetime. Masina says that blood donation helps him maintain good health. He encourages young people to donate blood regularly and to always stay safe, strong and free from diseases
Chimwemwe Nchacha is a 40-year-old Nurse working with MBTS who has donated blood 41 times. Chimwemwe is a passionate nurse who collects blood from donors and also takes time to donate the precious gift to save lives. His blood donation journey began in 2007 before joining MBTS. He aspires to donate blood 100 times in his lifetime. He also encourages the youth to practice a safe lifestyle to become regular blood donors.