You can help break the blood donation record for Parys

March 4, 2022

Liezl Scheepers, Parys Gazette Less than a minute

All blood donors and potential donors can help break the blood donation record in Parys this coming week by giving your blood donation on

Tuesday 8 March 12:00-18:00 at the Reformed Church Hall, Corner of Loop & Paulsen Street, Parys.

The current blood donation record for Parys is 100 units of blood.

To become a blood donor you need to

Weigh 50kg or more
Be in good health
Lead a healthy lifestyle
Consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient
Commit to donating blood regularly

The SA National Blood Service’s Mobile Unit will also be in Parys tomorrow, Saturday 5 March at Checkers Parys from 11:00-16:00.

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March 4, 2022

Liezl Scheepers, Parys Gazette Less than a minute

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.