Agency appeals for blood on Mandela Day
ALEXANDRA - Nelson Mandela day coincides with the blood donor month and the national blood service calls on citizens to donate of their blood generously on 18 July in his honour.
Nelson Mandela Day coincides with blood donor month and the national blood service calls on citizens to donate of their blood generously on 18 July in his honour.
Through the theme, Take action, inspire and make everyday a Mandela day, the blood service, Cancer Association of South Africa and Melrose Arch business precinct are asking Johannesburg residents to donate to its blood bank on 18 July at Stanlib on Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch between 9am and 4pm. The blood services needs to collect 3 000 units of blood daily to maintain the demand for this precious life-saving resource. Eligible donors should be between the ages of 16-65, weigh more than 50kg, lead a sexually safe lifestyle and should have had a good meal before donating.
Urging many people to come and donate on the day, Sini Subrayen of the blood services said donating blood was one simple way to make a difference to the lives of others and could be done every day. He added that one blood donor could save three lives and “don’t let life get in the way of another life. Make every day a Mandela day”.
Details: 0800 11 9031, 011 628 1675 or www.sanbs.org.za
