SANBS calls for blood donors
The South African National Blood Services is appealing to the public for more blood donations as blood banks run empty and the demand for donors rises.
THE South African National Blood Services (SANBS) are appealing to blood donors, both regular and potential new donors, to come forward and make a lifesaving contribution. With the start of the academic year in numerous schools nationwide, blood collection efforts are not yet in full swing at school premises.
SANBS depends on schools to assist them in reaching its daily goal of collecting 3 500 units. As schools adjust to the new year, SANBS appeals to parents, guardians, aunts and uncles to donate blood and help them boost low blood stocks.
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Call 0800 119 031 to find a nearby donation site. Share this urgent appeal with your friends, family and colleagues and encourage them to join you in making a difference by donating blood. Every share counts, and together, many lives can be saved.
To become a blood donor, you must:
– be between the ages of 16 and 75 years
– weigh 50kg or more
– be in good health and lead a healthy lifestyle
– consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient
– hopefully commit to donating blood regularly.
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