Put blood donation on your to-do list
The Springs branch of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) will open its donor centre at the Springs Mall on June 14, World Blood Donor Day.
In celebration of this, the centre will be having its official opening from 10am to 6pm.
Silungile Mlambo, national marketing manager for the SANBS, says the theme for World Blood Donor Day this year is focused on blood donation in emergencies.
While the global campaign is aimed at helping people in emergency situations, such as natural disasters and trauma situations, Mlambo says incidents of trauma make up only a fraction of the demand for blood in South Africa.
“By far the greatest proportion of blood is required in other situations, such as childbirth and for cancer patients.
“In South Africa, blood shortages occur most often during school holidays and are predominantly caused by lower collections of blood as a result of schools and universities closing and the demand staying consistent,” she says.
Mlambo adds one simple action can make a huge difference.
“For the donor, it’s a few minutes every 56 days, but for the recipient it’s helping them live so they can create a lifetime of memories.
“Become a donor because it’s not just blood, it’s saving a nation.”
To find out more about donating blood and to locate your nearest SANBS donor centre, visit sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 90 31.
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