I am Moira Fourie, a 58-year-old mother and grand-mother. This is my blood love story. In 2018, I fell ill while attending a concert with my mother. I was rushed to the hospital due to severe blood loss caused by a tear between my stomach and oesophagus.

I then received four units of blood that saved my life. I want to thank the dedicated blood donors for donating their love in liquid form. If it were not for selfless heroes like you, my life story could have been so different. Because of you, I can add many more chapters to my life story and, for that, I will be forever grateful. Donating blood takes about 15 minutes of your time, but it has given my loved ones and me a future to look forward to.

I want to encourage all regular donors to keep on donating regularly as there are many patients just like me in dire need of blood and blood products daily. Your dedication to saving lives makes a difference in thousands of lives.” The SANBS will be hosting a blood drive at Mooi River Mall from 09:00 to 17:00 on 30 January 2021. We aim to collect 80 units of blood to ensure that current bloodstock levels increase.

We want to reassure the public that strict protocols are in place to ensure all donors’ safety when donating blood. Each blood donor will receive a token of appreciation on the day.

We look forward to seeing regular and new blood donors at the blood drive and weekdays at the Potchefstroom:

Donor Centre at 2 Esselen Street, next to the post office on the Bult. It is not just blood; it is giving patients like Moira a tomorrow. For more information, contact the Klerksdorp donor relations practitioner, Refiloe Tsotetsi, on 082 419 1148/018 462 5351.