SANBS honours the resilient women of South Africa
Almost 28 per cent of the blood issued by the SANBS is given to women during childbirth and for gynaecological complications.
ANNUALLY South Africans remember the powerful moment in history where women took to the streets to make their voices heard.
Every year, we commemorate these women who fought to make it possible for others to achieve what once seemed impossible.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) celebrates National Women’s Day in South Africa and pays homage to the women of the nation, past and present, who cement themselves and make the country a better place.
The 1956 march to the Union Buildings comprised mothers, daughters and sisters who displayed the courage needed to initiate change.
Not only did they march, but they also paved a way for women like Lebogang Lebogo, who blazes the trail in the SANBS as the first drone pilot who is in a position to save many lives.
This National Women’s Day, SANBS celebrates South African women like Lebogang who display perseverance in all areas of their lives despite being faced with the adversities in the country’s current climate.
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“We are passionate about women whose role is critical to the country’s blood supply. As caregivers, nurturers and mentors, they are in perfect positions to be protagonists for blood donations and to send a message that donating blood is the right thing to do,” said Silungile Mlambo, SANBS chief marketing officer.
“Let us give back to the mothers, aunts, grandmothers and sisters who played pivotal roles in raising us, by donating blood,” Mlambo implored, as almost 28 per cent of the blood issued by the SANBS is given to women during childbirth and for gynaecological complications.
With one blood donation, you can save up to three lives.
Join SANBS in honouring women this Sunday, 9 August by donating blood to save up to three lives.
Go along to Musgrave Blood Donor Clinic in Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road (next to the Berea Congregational Church) to donate.
Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 8am to 2pm.
Contact 031 201 3668.
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