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2018’s first blood donor clinic gets off to a good start

The SANBS team set the target at 59 and donors collectively donated 68 pints of life saving blood

January 18, 2018

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

Sixolile Ndumo has her blood pressure examined ahead of her 14th blood donation.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) made their way to the Estcourt Town Hall last Thursday to host the first monthly blood donor clinic for the year 2018.

First time blood donor, Nonkululeko Dladla.

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The SANBS team set the target at 59 and donors collectively donated 68 pints of life saving blood.

Njabulo Sithole makes his 22nd blood donation.

81 blood buddies attended and six new blood donors were warmly welcomed.

Mpumelelo Mthimkhulu completes a lifestyle questionnaire at last week’s blood clinic.

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“We would like to thank all the blood donors who brought work mates, family and friends along with them and encouraged them to make a blood donation,” said Blood Clinic Co-ordinator, Mr SM Dawoonarain.

Mzamo Sithole makes his first ever blood donation.

If you missed this blood donor clinic, show your support at the next blood clinic, which will be held on February 8.

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January 18, 2018

Danielle Greaves 1 minute read

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