Community members urged to donate blood on Mandela Day
JOBURG – As the global community will celebrate Mandela Day on 18 July, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on citizens to donate blood.
On Mandela Day, individuals and organisations all over the world are called on to give 67 minutes of their time to making a difference in the communities in which they live.
A blood drive will be held at Melrose Arch (Stanlib, Ground floor) on Mandela Day between 10am and 4pm.
“The message is simple for Mandela Month: that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact positive change, every day. In support of this, the SANBS is calling on all South Africans to make a difference by donating blood,” said Vanessa Raju, SANBS brand and communications manager.
The objective of the campaign is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world and the lives of others for the better.
To become a blood donor you must be:
- Between the ages of 16 – 65 years old
- Weigh more than 50kg
- Have eaten a good meal before donating
- Lead a sexually safe lifestyle
- Be healthy on the day of donation
Community members can SMS their name and postal code to 31454, to find out where their nearest donor centre is.
Details: www.sanbs.org.za; 0800 11 9031.
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