Moira Fourie, a 58-year-old mother and grandmother, fell ill in 2018 while attending a concert with her mother. She was rushed to the hospital with severe blood loss, caused by a tear between her stomach and oesophagus. She received four units of blood that saved her life.
Today, she is grateful to the dedicated blood donors for “donating their love in liquid form.” “If it were not for selfless heroes like you, my life story could have been so different. Because of you, I can add many more chapters to my life story; and for that, I will be forever thankful.”
Donating blood takes about 15 minutes of your time, but it has given Moira and her loved ones a future to look forward to. “I want to encourage all regular donors to keep on donating regularly as there are many patients just like me in dire need of blood and blood products daily. Your dedication to saving lives makes a difference in thousands of lives,” Moira says.
Remember that the SANBS will host a Valentine’s Blood Drive in Parys at the Reformed Church Hall from 12:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday, 9 February. It aims to collect 100 units of blood to ensure that current bloodstock levels increase. It is not just blood; it is giving patients like Moira a tomorrow. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) wants to reassure the public that strict protocols are in place to ensure all blood donors’ safety when donating blood. They look forward to seeing regular and new blood donors at the blood drive.
