Blood drive in Rynfield enjoys good support
The event was arranged in partnership with SANBS and the Money and Bird Park owners, Calvin and Ashlynn Tuniz.
A SANBS Northmead blood drive at the Benoni Monkey and Bird Park in Rynfield AH saw many donors arrive not only to donate blood but to also take in the beautiful surroundings and animals in the park.
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The drive took place on April 3 between 9am and 4pm.
Terrance Pillay, donor relations practitioner and SANBS spokesperson, said that they organised the drive to secure sufficient blood for patients in need.
“SANBS is also in a national crisis and this partnership had allowed us to increase collections and blood stocks during the Easter break,” he said.
“The event was arranged in partnership with the park owners, Calvin and Ashlynn Tuniz.
“SANBS target was 50 units and we collected 62. We hope that in the months to come we can build this database and increase our collections to 100 units each visit.
“This will make a huge difference in the blood supplier within our area.”
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Pillay thanked all the donors who supported the drive and said he looks forward to hosting blood drives at the same venue every two months and for it to become a permanent donation site for residents.
“A big thank you to each donor that came through in support of the first blood drive and hope to see you all again at the next one,” he said.
