Save a life, donate blood for the festive season
Traditionally December is a difficult time for the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), as they are unable to collect the 3 000 units of blood a day that is needed to treat patients, like those who are terminally ill, let alone any trauma incidents.
This is according to Vanessa Raju, communications manager of the SANBS.
“We are fast approaching the festive season, a time when relaxation, gifts and family are on the minds of many.
“However, it is also a time when, for many, the demands of our day-to-day life still continue, like in the case of doctors who work hard at saving lives and in most cases can only do so with the help of blood and blood products.
“If previous years’ blood stock levels, over the same period, is anything to go by, we know that we have some tough times ahead.
“We want to encourage the public to find 30 minutes this holiday period to donate blood, because whilst you are relaxing and enjoying the break your blood will be out there saving up to three lives.
“It is only possible to meet the demand with the help of regular and committed blood donors.”
To find out where to donate, SMS you name and postal code to 31454.
To find out more visit www.sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 9031.
