There is a desperate shortage of certain blood types and the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) calls on donars to donate blood soon.
September is also Heritage Month when South Africans celebrate cultural distinctiveness and all the things that make us unique while embracing the stories that unite us, says Thandi Mosupye, SANBS senior manager of marketing, branding and communication.
SANBS now needs Group O and B donors to give blood, to help them meet steadily declining stocks.
“We are experiencing low donations at the moment, and our hope is for South Africa to have a consistent blood supply,” said Mosupye.
“Blood donation is a great way of knowing you may be able to give someone else more time to observe more celebratory moments with their friends and families. We urge you to spare 30 minutes to make a life-saving difference this Heritage Month,” Mosupye concluded.
Blood donations go beyond just the person who receives blood – it is not just blood; it’s saving a nation.
Visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800-119-031 to find out where you can donate blood.
