Edenvale Care Centre Hospice’s blood drive and the mini market did not pull in the crowd as anticipated when it was held on November 5 at the centre.
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Center administrator Marlene Hooper blamed the poor turnout on the change of the dates by the blood bank.
The event was initially meant to take place on November 12.
To host markets when hosting blood drives to raise funds was the idea of the centre member Samantha Atrash.
Hooper said they had not been funded for a year.
“We are trying to get visibility because we do not have any kind of funding at the moment and we do not receive benefits from the local hospice shops.
“Our previous event was a major success, changing the date messed things up for us. However, we hope to do better with our next one,” she explained.
She is appealing to the community for support with future events as the centre is not allowed to take in patients with medical aids.
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They also provide training for nursing students.
First-time blood donor Lilian Maschwitz said she was nervous about donating but the process was smooth.
“I got the idea from my doctor who told me that I have thick blood. I would advise others to donate blood to save lives.
“The entire process is quick, easy and the staff is amazing,” she Maschwitz.
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