September is also Heritage Month, when our country’s people celebrate cultural distinctiveness and all the things that make us unique while embracing the stories that unite us.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) calls on everyone to celebrate something everyone has in common; blood.
SANBS needs Group O and B donors to give blood to help us meet steadily declining stocks.
“We are experiencing low donations at the moment, and our hope is for South Africa to have a consistent blood supply,” said Thandi Mosupye, SANBS Senior Manager of Marketing, Branding, and Communication.
Expressing our heritage goes beyond taking pride in cultural roots; it is also about embracing the complex and multifaceted community that is South Africa.
So, while you consider your unique celebration this upcoming Heritage Day weekend, please spare some time and lend a hand in improving one of our country’s most treasured resources, our nation’s blood supply.
“Blood donation is a great way of knowing you may be able to give someone else more time to observe more celebratory moments with their friends and families. We urge you to spare 30 minutes to make a life-saving difference this Heritage Month,” Mosupye concluded.
SANBS has various blood drives planned around the country and additional weekend blood drives to ensure a stable blood supply during this trying period.
It is only possible to meet the demand with the help of regular and committed donors. Blood donations go beyond just the person who receives blood; it’s not just blood; it’s saving a nation.
Visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800 11 9031 to find out where you can donate blood this festive season. Follow us on Twitter (@theSANBS), Facebook (@SANBS), TikTok (@thesanbs), and Instagram (@thesanbs).
- About the SANBS
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is an independent non-profit organization and one of the leaders in the discipline of blood transfusion.
SANBS operates in eight out of nine provinces in South Africa (except for the Western Cape, where the Western Cape Blood Service operates).
It also provides crucial support to countries in the SADC region.
SANBS supplies over one million blood products annually and is rated among the top blood services in the world. This pedigree comes from world-class testing and collection protocols, ensuring that transfused blood is always top-quality.
The blood is processed into its constituent components: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets; therefore, in principle, a single blood donation can save at least three lives.
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