Modderfontein’s Robbie gets recognition for his 150th blood donation
Robbie, who has been a happy resident of Thornhill Manor in Modderfontein for almost 16 years, helped save 450 lives by regularly donating blood.
Robbie Vermont was rewarded by the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) for his 150th blood donation on March 16.
Robbie, who has been a happy resident of Thornhill Manor in Modderfontein for almost 16 years, helped save 450 lives by regularly donating blood.
He said the award came as a surprise to him.
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“In the past, one had a donor card on which your contributions were noted, but with the electronic age, you have a barcoded card which does not tell you how many units you have given,” said Robbie.
“I was thus surprised when I received a phone call to tell me I was to receive recognition for my 150 units.”
When Robbie was about 18 years old, he was convinced by his best friend at school to donate blood for the first time.
“He was a very socially conscious individual and very persuasive.
“I donated for some years before lapsing, but have donated regularly for at least the past 20 years,” said Robbie.
Every unit of blood donated can save a minimum of three lives as blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
To find out where you can donate blood, visit sanbs.org.za
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