MOKOPANE – The school’s first aid team assisted the friendly staff of the Mokopane blood bank in the school hall where the donors eagerly showed their support for a good cause. At the end of the day 75 units were donated.
High school learners are a crucial group of donors. Nationally, teenagers aged 16 to 19 constitute 21% percent of SANBS’ total active donor base which is currently over 430 000. They have taken the bold step to join the many men and women who go out of their way to donate blood that saves the lives of people they have never met and will never know.
“These young people are truly exemplary South Africans and while they are away from school to enjoy a well-deserved break, we could run into shortage problems which will put our ability to serve the public under pressure,” says SANBS Communications Manager, Vanessa Raju.
SANBS urges all donors to honour their donation schedule and encourage their friends, family and colleagues to join them and become regular donors if they meet the basic requirements. It is a quick process which delivers long term results.
“Our doors are open to members of the public who either want to start donating or simply have questions about the donation process which might seem complicated and daunting for those who have never before considered giving blood,” adds Raju.
The SANBS urges the community to visit the blood bank in the Mokopane Mall.
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