NEWCASTLE KZN: Blood donors in NKZN saved 4083 lives

The NKZN branch of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is the top performer for December 2020, achieving 97.4% of its monthly blood donation target.

Donor Relations Practitioner, Shavani Sewpaul said this was the first time NKZN achieved this fear for December specifically. Of a target of 1 397 units, NKZN donors brought in 1 361 units (36 less than its target).

“Thank you to our blood donors and our media for your unwavering support,” she commented. “You helped SANBS save 4 083 lives this December – thank you!”

Sewpaul explained that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many regular donors did not leave town over the festive season, which meant many were available to donate blood. Fortunately however, SANBS has the support of malls in NKZN, who helped facilitate clinics since the start of the national lockdown.

The service also welcomed school learners, who donated over the holiday period, and a number of new donors who ‘stepped up to the plate’.

While uncertain what the future holds for SANBS, Sewpaul said school clinics would begin at the end of January, pending on the status of the lockdown.

Blood clinics in the Newcastle area this month (mall clinics are from 10am to 4pm:

January 7 – Pick n Pay Family

January 9 – Theku Plaza

January 10 – Amajuba Mall

January 11 – Pick n Pay Family

January 12 – Village Walk

January 14 – Boxer Superstore

January 16 – Theku Plaza

January 17 – Amajuba Mall, Boxer Superstore

January 18 – Eyethu Junction, Scott Street Mall

January 19 – Village Walk

January 21 – Pick n Pay Family

January 22 – Newcastle Corner

January 23 – Theku Plaza

January 24 – Amajuba Mall

January 25 – Eyethu Junction

January 26 – Village Walk

January 27 – St Dominics Newcastle

January 29 – Boxer Superstore

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