Your blood will save lives
The festive season is over and the new year has started. During the festive season, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) had a significant increase in bloodstock.
POLOKWANE – The festive season is over and the new year has started.
During the festive season, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) had a significant increase in bloodstock.
“Donors showed their support during this traditionally difficult time for SANBS. We managed to get through this period without going into a shortage; for this we say a big thank you to all who gave so unselfishly,” SANBS Limpopo public relations officer, Dottie Pinn, said.
“As we entered January there was a massive decline in donations. To achieve a safe level of bloodstock, SANBS would need to collect 3 000 units of blood nationally on a daily basis.
“Now that 2015 is well underway, we would like to remind donors to adopt blood donation as the one action to take this year.
“This year’s campaign focuses on the SANBS slogan ‘Your Blood Saves Lives’. We would like to encourage all our donors to donate blood on a regular basis. In order to recognise the tremendous efforts from our committed donors, SANBS will be giving a special edition sports bag to all donors who achieve four blood donations this year,” Pinn said.
The minimum requirements to be a blood donor are:
• Be between the ages of 16 and 65 years;
• Weigh a minimum of 50kg;
• Be in general good health; and
• Live a safe sexual lifestyle.
Should you meet the above requirements and wish to find out where you can donate blood, visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800 11 9031.
