Creative Academy and SANBS collaborate to save lives
Every 56 days, Creative Academy hosts a community blood drive in the hopes assist the SANBS build up their blood supply
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Creative Academy collaborated at the Synergy Center for a blood drive on April 9.
These blood drives take place at 81 Jackson Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton from 13:00 to 18:00, and all members of the public are welcome.
Not only does Creative Academy work with the SANBS, but they have also teamed up with the team from Radhiant Diagnostic Imaging which offers a comfortable and dignified, remote mammogram service to bring convenience to the public.
This team have mobile units across the country that travel to retirement homes, schools, corporate wellness days, and community events, making this life-saving screening service more convenient and accessible.
“We believe that early detection is the key to saving lives, and by making this service more accessible to the community, we are hoping to be able to spare as many women as possible,” said Jenna Axsel Creative Academy director.
Tanya Hanekom, operation manager for RDISA said that the partnership with Creative Academy can reach a broader audience and encourage more women to prioritize their breast health.
“Enforcing that early detection is key, the mammogram events are hosted from 08:00 to 17:00 on blood drive days, and our weekend availability is one Saturday per month. This also helps to maximise participation in both blood donation and mammogram screening. It makes healthcare more flexible for busy individuals,” she said.
Kamantha Pillay, donor relations practitioner from the SANBS expressed Creative Academy’s commitment to hosting a blood drive.
“Creative Academy ‘s commitment to hosting blood drives consistently has contributed to saving many lives and has been a very loyal blood drive throughout the years.
“We appreciate their commitment as a community blood drive, that’s always striving to achieve the target. They are always committed to the cause, and we are forever grateful for this.”
Members of the public also donated blood at the blood drive.
Should anyone want to get involved or be part of this community service, please contact Jenna Axsel on info@creativeacademy.co.za
For more information on mammogram services, community members are more than welcome to reach out to info@rdisa.co.za or visit www.rdisa.co.za
