Donors make a lifesaving difference at Drakensberg Secondary School

52 pints of blood was donated at the school

May 19, 2019

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Revaria Govender supports her friend Shreya Dhaver.

Drakensberg Secondary School (DSS) was abuzz as learners rolled up their sleeves, not for academic work but rather to donate blood.

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Thembelihle Mpangase completes a lifestyle questionnaire.

Jaydene Rammayas is all smiles as she donates her third pint of blood.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) hosted a Scholar Blood Donor Clinic at DSS last Tuesday.

Francois Barnard makes his ninth donation at the blood donor clinic.

Between 10am and 2pm, 62 learners attended the blood drive, while 52 of them donated a life-saving unit of blood.
The nursing staff welcomed 21 new donors.

Cebile Mbhele ready to make her second lifesaving donation.

The SANBS team and clinic co-ordinator Mr SM Dawoonarain would like to thank all who supported them.

Nthandoyenkosi Mdakane has her blood pressure examined.

“A big thanks to the school for their continuous support,” said Mr Dawoonarain.

Andile Duma and Zamaswazi Mhlanga ahead of sharing a unit of blood to save lives.

The SANBS will be popping in at Estcourt High School on May 21 from 9am to 2pm.

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May 19, 2019

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

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