50 blood donations for Polokwane cricket coach Katlego Sempe
With the staff of the SANBS cheering him on, Katlego Sempe rang the bell after donating blood for the 50th time.
POLOKWANE – Kahlil Gibran once said, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
With this in mind, local cricket coach Katlego Sempe (30) gave his 50th unit of blood on Thursday (August 15).
Katlego started donating blood while still at school at Capricorn High School.
“To tell the truth, it was initially a way to get out of class and something new to try and it was for a good cause. It was only later that it became a habit. I’ve consistently donated blood for the past nine or so years.”
Before he goes to the Polokwane Donor Centre, where he mostly donates blood, he will eat something and spoil himself with a chocolate Steri Stumpie.
“What I eat before and after does not play a role, but the chocolate Steri Stumpie is a must. There is no way around it. I usually take a nap after I donate blood, but sometimes I will go to the gym or get active.”
With 50 units behind him, Katlego offers advice to those who have not yet decided to donate blood.
“If you can donate, you should. Look at those around you. If you know someone in need of blood, you will see how important it is. By donating, you show that you’ve taken the time to care.”
As Katlego left the clinic, he rang the bell to announce the big 50 and with a loud applause, the staff of the SANBS cheered him on.
“Now it is 75 units to work towards. It will take me about five years,” he said.
