Donate blood and save the lives of those in dire need
NIGEL - Don’t let life get in the way of life. Donate one unit of blood and save the lives of three people.
Why should you donate blood?
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) needs your blood. Donating a unit of this precious gift of life saves lives of those in dire need of blood. One must develop a habit of donating blood in order for SANBS to collect sufficient blood that will ensure that in cases of emergency quality blood is always available for needy patients.
Donation procedure:
A donor will complete a questionnaire containing personal details; answer questions relating to their health and social behaviour and lifestyle; participate in a one-on-one interview as a follow-up to their answers; have their iron (haemoglobin) level checked, blood pressure and pulse rate will be taken and be allowed to donate one unit of blood (480ml).
Donating blood is a safe and simple procedure that takes about 30 minutes. All needles are new, sterile, used only once and incinerated after use.
Where can you donate blood?
At SAPS Nigel conference room on February 25 between 16:00 and 19:00.
For more information, phone 011 761 9000 or the toll free number on 0800 11 9031 (Mondays to Fridays between 07h00 – 17h00).
Or visit their website for more information.
