ESTCOURT KZN: Get gifted for being a blood buddy
Every 10th donor will receive a special gift from the SANBS as a token of appreciation
Be rewarded for your gift of life-saving blood when you donate a pint this Thursday (November 11). The friendly staff from the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) will be at the Estcourt Methodist Church from 11:00 until 18:00 and are appealing to regular and new donors to show support.
Every 10th donor will receive a special gift from the SANBS as a token of appreciation.
Estcourt Hospital will also be hosting a community blood donor drive tomorrow (November 10).
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Donors are welcome to roll up their sleeve and donate a pint at the hospital’s North Wing (opposite the Causality Department) from 10:00 until 15:30.
Did you know?
Less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors. A unit of blood only lasts 42 days after donation and, for this reason, it is important for blood donors to donate regularly. Donors can give blood as often as every eight weeks.
Every unit of blood can save a minimum of three lives as blood and is separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets.
Minimum requirements to be a blood donor:
You must be between the ages of 16 and 75 years old, for first time donors.
Weigh a minimum of 50kgs.
Lead a low risk lifestyle.
Consider your blood safe for transfusion.
Have a good meal within four hours of donating blood.
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