Make everyday Mandela Day by donating your blood

The global community will once again celebrate Mandela Day on July 18, a day in which citizens, the world over, are called on to give 67 minutes of their time to making a difference in the communities in which they live.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) wants to keep Mandela’s legacy alive and make everyday a Mandela Day, with 2014 being particularly symbolic for the company.

“The message is simple for Mandela Day, that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact positive change every day,” says Dottie Pinn, the public relations practitioner of SANBS Limpopo.

In support of this, the SANBS is calling on all South Africans to make a difference by donating blood.

“The objective of the campaign is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world and the lives of others for the better,” says Pinn.

Blood donation is one of the simplest ways to make a difference in the lives of others and it is something you can continue to do every 56 days, a sustainable action to make a difference in the lives of others.

Pledge your commitment to this cause today and continue making a difference in the lives of others.

Don’t let life get in the way of life.

To become a blood donor you must be:

• Between the ages of 16 and 65.

• Weigh more than 50kg.

• Have eaten a good meal before donating.

• Lead a sexually safe lifestyle.

• Be healthy on the day of donation.

For more information, visit www.sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 9031.

SMS your name and postal code to 31454 to find out where your nearest donor centre is.