Donate blood because blood saves lives, are the words of donor relations practitioner in Benoni Terrance Pillay to mark National Blood Donor Month (June).
“SANBS is experiencing a critical blood shortage,” Pillay explained.
He encouraged those who are able to donate blood, to donate because it is a small act of kindness that goes a long way.
“These donors don’t just give blood, they donate experiences, opportunities and potential,” he said.
“A blood donation allows stories of hope to become reality.”
Regular blood donor Piet Germishuys of Benoni Agricultural Holdings said he has been donating blood for about 30 years.
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“It makes me feel good and it helps someone else,” he said.
Here are the minimum requirements to be a blood donor:
• Be between the ages of 16 and 65
• Weigh more than 50kg
• Be in good health
• Live a sexually safe lifestyle.
“June is National Blood Donor Month – please donate blood at the Benoni Donor Centre at 42 14th Avenue, Northmead,” Pillay said.
The SANBS will also be hosting blood drives at the following venues in Benoni in June:
• Brentwood Park Pick n Pay (June 9 from 9am to 3pm)
• Daveyton Mall (June 14 and 16 from 9am to 3pm)
• Northmead Mall (June 28 and 29 from 9am to 3pm)
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