Successful EHS blood drive

Learners got ready to roll up their sleeves and trade in their pens for a short while, as they saved lives with their lifesaving blood donations

August 14, 2017

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Lynn Ngwenya, Nokuthula Ngxongo, Katleho Mositeng and Linadi Hlatshawayo ready to donate a pint of blood.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) hosted their first scholar blood clinic for the third term last Thursday at Estcourt High School.

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From 9.30am to 2pm learners got ready to roll up their sleeves and trade in their pens for a short while, as they saved lives with their lifesaving blood donations.

43 learners attended the blood clinic, 41 bled the precious gift of life and the SANBS team welcomed six new blood buddies.

The target was set at 33 pints. The SANBS team and Blood Clinic Co-ordinator, Mr SM Dawoonarain would like to thank the school staff including the learners for their generous contributions.

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August 14, 2017

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

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