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SANBS celebrates World blood donor day

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) commemorated World Blood Donor Day on June 14, under the theme “Blood connects us all”.

More blood donors needed – SANBS 

The staff at the East Rand Square Boksburg welcomed donors who braved the cold weather to donate blood to save lives.

Clinic supervisor, Mathapelo Sebothoma said the aim of the special occasion is to raise awareness on the importance of donating blood.

June 14 is  World Blood Donor Day. Commemorating the day was Olga Monyelo.
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. Commemorating the day was Olga Monyelo.

 

Regular donor Derek Mitchley, who supported World Blood Donor Day said he will continue to make donations as he knows it saves lives.

Another blood donor, Khanyisile Mbatha said she has been donating blood since her high school days as she knows her blood can make a difference.

Commemorating World Blood Donor Day, blood donors Derek Mitchley and Tymera van Leur donated blood to save lives, on June 14, at the East Rand Square. Seen here are (from left) Van Leur,  Mariene Viljoen (donor care officer) Mitchley and Mathapelo Sebothoma (clinic supervisor).
Commemorating World Blood Donor Day, blood donors Derek Mitchley and Tymera van Leur donated blood to save lives, on June 14, at the East Rand Square. Seen here are (from left) Van Leur, Mariene Viljoen (donor care officer) Mitchley and Mathapelo Sebothoma (clinic supervisor).

 

SANBS encourages people to join the family of donors who are dedicated to giving other people the gift of life through donating blood.

For more information on how to become a donor, visit website www.sanbs.org.za or call SANBS toll free on 0800 11 9031.

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