Keep rolling up your sleeve urges SANBS
According to the SANBS's website, blood stocks are critically low.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) urged community members to keep on donating blood to help keep blood stocks flowing.
According to local donor practitioner Peter Mafela, they enjoyed a good festive season by surpassing their target in December.
“Our target was to collect 2 293 units of blood, but 2 453 people rolled up their sleeves to donate blood,” he added.
He pointed out that donating blood is a safe process that takes only 30 minutes.
“Every donation matters and holds the power to save lives and each contribution is a lifeline to someone desperately in need.”
To donate blood on the new system for the first time, a copy of your ID must be presented; you must be between the ages of 16 and 75, weigh more than 50kg and be in good health.
If you meet these requirements, find your nearest donation site by visiting the donor centre map on the SANBS website or contact 0800 11 9031 or follow SANBS on its official social media platforms: Twitter (@theSANBS); Facebook (@SANBS) and Instagram (@thesanbs).
The East Rand Mall donor centre is operational on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00 and 09:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
Furthermore, anybody interested in holding a blood drive may contact Mafela on 079 891 1169 or Peter.Mafela@sanbs.org.za
