Roll up your sleeves to make a difference for someone in need
The nation's blood stocks are strained, necessitating the appeal for increased donations for those who may need transfusions during this period," says Thandi Mosupye, SANBS senior manager: Marketing, Communication and Brand.
This week, the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) urgently called on South Africans to give blood to help meet the heightened demand from hospitals across the country.
Blood stocks have lingered below three days over a prolonged period. To avoid reaching critically low levels, SANBS needs South Africans – active donors, lapsed donors and potential donors – to bolster the national blood stocks.
SANBS will run blood drives across the country throughout the week.
“Right now, we need all the help we can get – from current and potential donors. Blood group O and B individuals can make the biggest, immediate difference to the situation we face right now.”
“Moreover, we ask South Africans to become regular donors.
“By donating blood, we can easily maintain safe stock levels throughout the year,” Mosupye concluded.
Everyone ready and willing to roll up their sleeves can find out more about where they can donate blood by visiting www.sanbs.org.za, calling 0800 11 90 31 or visiting @theSANBS on all major social media platforms.
To be eligible to donate blood, you have to be between
* 16 and 75 year old
* weigh more than 50 kg.
* eat something before you donate blood.
* lead a safe and healthy lifestyle
* be healthy on the day you are going to donate.
Please donate your Liquid Love at the Parys Valentine’s Blood Drive, Tuesday, 14 February, at the Reformed Church Hall, Parys, Corner of Loop and Paulsen Street from 13:00– 19:00.
Don’t let South Africa run out of safe blood.
