Dedicated Hoërskool Brandwag deputy principal Anton Geyser rolled up his sleeves on September 22 at the school for his 151st blood donation.
Geyser has been donating blood regularly, so he can help save lives.
He said as a deputy principal he wants to be an example and practice what he preaches.
“By donating blood every time when the SANBS comes to our school, I want to encourage the learners that you don’t need to be big and strong to help save those who are in need of blood,” said Geyser.
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“Donating blood is something we can all do and by doing so you will be doing something good for the community.”
Geyser added as a school, they always try to be the top school at the annual blood controller awards.
“As schools, we should make a competition between each other by seeing who can donate more blood as a way to help the SANBS and also to encourage learners to give back,” he said.
“I would like to encourage other learners and schools to become regular donors.”
SANBS Benoni donor recruiter Edwin Majoro said they thank Geyser for his dedication and for allowing them to continue coming to the school even during the lockdown.
“They have been so accommodating and we appreciate their continuous support, we also urge other schools to help the SANBS sustain one of our country’s most treasured resources – the nation’s blood supply,” said Majoro.
“Life does not stop and people need blood. We are appealing to the community to make a difference as we are low on blood stock and we need them to help us.”
Majoro said by helping the SANBS you will be helping someone live a life filled with joy, love and hope.
Join the SANBS family of donors dedicated to giving others the gift of life. With one blood donation, you can save a minimum of three lives.
To donate blood, visit the SANBS Benoni on 42 14th Avenue, Northmead, or contact them on 011 897 4951 or 0800 119 031.
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