The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) challenge blood donors to give back to a worthy cause on July 12.
Mandela Day is celebrated internationally on 18 July in remembrance of Nelson Mandela, who served as our President from 1994 to 1999.

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Mandela Day was launched on Nelson Mandela’s birthday of July 18, 2009. This day is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy, it is a global movement to honour his life’s work and change for the better.

What easier way to commemorate such a day and bring about that change than to donate a pint of blood and save up to three lives.

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The SANBS team will be at the Estcourt Town Hall this Thursday from 11am to 6pm. Any person older than 16 years, weighing more than 50kg and who leads a healthy, safe lifestyle can donate blood.

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Donors must remember to eat three to four hours before donating blood and increase their fluid intake before, during and after blood donation. One simple action can make a huge difference.

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