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Saving lives one pint at a time

The community was encouraged to make a commitment to donate regularly.

Members of the Sathya Sai Centre of Port Shepstone held another of their regular blood drives at Marburg Primary last Sunday.

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South Coasters turned out in numbers to donate a pint and help save a life!

Sathya Sai Centre members (from left) Radha Padiachy, Rita Dawlat and Dilla Naidoo were pleased with the wonderful turnout of blood donors.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) said it had experienced a significant drop in blood collections and the community was encouraged to make a commitment to donate regularly.

Melanie Padayachee of SANBS takes blood from Santhesh Ramkissoon of Marburg.

To find your nearest clinic call 0800 11 9031 toll free or visit www.sanbs.org.za or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Another blood drive takes place at the Port Shepstone Baptist Church this Thursday, November 22, from 10am.

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