Blood donors who have shown their commitment by going to clinics for years at end were recently venerated by SANBS.
Alex Christians (left, from SANBS) and Hendrik Uys. Uys was the only person at the function to have given his 250th donation of blood. His wife, Marie said the Springs resident is 75 and only stopped because he recently had two strokes and received a pacemaker. She said he was sad to be forced to stop. Uys was committed to donating for 50 years.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) organised an evening of entertainment and dinner to thank the biggest donors at the Benoni, Springs and Brakpan clinics for giving so much of themselves.
Frederick Botha was congratulated on his achievement of 200 blood donations, Willem Roux for his 225th blood donation and Hendrik Uys was recognised for his 250th donation of blood.
Uys’ wife, Marie said the Springs resident is 75 and only stopped because he recently had two strokes and received a pacemaker.
She said he was sad to be forced to stop.
Uys was committed to donating for 50 years.
The event was also attended by people who have donated 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 and 175 times respectively as well as youngsters (25 or younger) who have donated at least 20 times.
Guests were honoured with gifts and enjoyed their meals and each other’s company during the evening.
Marié and Louis Grobbelaar are from Springs. Louis has donated blood 175 times.
Freddie and Carol Williams. Carol was honoured for her 100th donation at the event, while Freddie reached the same milestone last year.
The Dark Blue Quartet entertained the guests with their blues sounds for the evening. They are (from left): Qhubekani Mthethwa, Lungile Maduna, Angel Zondo and Nathi Shongwe.
Michael Lennards (national manager of process for SANBS).
Craig, Louise and Sandy Endacott. Craig was honoured for his 125th blood donation and lives in Northmead.
Loumie Bosch and Hendrik Oosthuizen. Oosthuizen stayed in Petit until last year and was honoured for his 50th donation of blood.
Jordan van Tonder (6) and Monique Schreiner (SANBS). Jordan’s mother, Eileen addressed the guests, thanking them for their contributions, as her son needs donors due to a rare form of thyroid cancer he was diagnosed with.
James and Pat Belcher are Rynfield residents. James recently reached 100 blood donations.
Alan Cyril Berry (left, donor committee member) congratulates Frederick Botha on his achievement of 200 blood donations.
Michael Lennards (left, national manager of process for SANBS) and Willem Roux, who was recognised for his 225th blood donation.
SANBS collections manager Gillian Laurens.
Sue Grimer (left) and Cecile Cotty. Cotty reached her 75th donation and is a Western Extension resident.
