Donate blood in February known as the month of love at the Kroonstad Rotary Club Valentine’s Blood Drive as blood stocks are significantly low and the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) urgently calls on all South Africans to give blood assisting them to meet their demands.
“We are experiencing a high demand for blood from hospitals across the country. The nation’s blood stocks are strained, necessitating our appeal for increased donations in aid of those who may need transfusions during this period,” says Thandi Mosupye, SANBS senior manager of marketing, communication, and brand.
Blood stocks have lingered below three days over a prolonged period. To avoid reaching critically low levels, SANBS needs active donors, lapsed donors, and potential donors, to bolster the national blood stocks.
“Right now, we need all the help we can get, from current and potential donors. Blood group O and B individuals can make an immediate difference to the current situation and we encourage these donors to help us to meet the demand. “
Everyone ready and willing to roll up their sleeves can visit www.sanbs.org.za, call 0800 11 90 31, or visit @theSANBS on all major social media platforms for more information and to find the nearest donor center.
To donate blood, you have to be between 16 and 75 years old and weigh more than 50 kg.
Kroonstad donors can donate their blood at the Kroonstad Rotary Club Valentine’s Blood Drive which will be held on Saturday, 11 February at the Kroonstad Donor Centre at Checkers, from 09:00 to 15:00, or visit the Kroonstad Donor Centre weekdays, from 09:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00.
