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Responding to the South African National Blood Service’s (SANBS) call for blood donations, these community members showed their bravery and gave the gift of life.

October 14, 2014
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Towards the beginning of his blood donating career was Xolani Ntshangase who gave his 5th unit of blood.
Towards the beginning of his blood donating career was Xolani Ntshangase who gave his 5th unit of blood.
Towards the beginning of his blood donating career was Xolani Ntshangase who gave his 5th unit of blood.

Responding to the South African National Blood Service’s (SANBS) call for blood donations, these community members showed their bravery and gave the gift of life.

Together Saartjie and Johnny Louw have given 229 units of blood, Johnny gave his 155th and Saartjie her 74th.
Together Saartjie and Johnny Louw have given 229 units of blood, Johnny gave his 155th and Saartjie her 74th.
While Zivan Cronjé donated his 53rd unit of blood his son Zacko slept through the whole episode.
While Zivan Cronjé donated his 53rd unit of blood his son Zacko slept through the whole episode.
Roy Sutherland attended the Blood Bank's two-day clinic on Saturday and donated his 46th unit of blood.
Roy Sutherland attended the Blood Bank’s two-day clinic on Saturday and donated his 46th unit of blood.
Looking like it didn't hurt at all was Carina Pretorius who gave her 11th unit of blood, which will help to save the life of another.
Looking like it didn’t hurt at all was Carina Pretorius who gave her 11th unit of blood, which will help to save the life of another.
Many thanks to Aubrey Fynn and all the other donors who made it to the last clinic. The next one will be a one-day clinic in November.
Many thanks to Aubrey Fynn and all the other donors who made it to the last clinic. The next one will be a one-day clinic in November.

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October 14, 2014
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