SANBS calls upon all South Africans to join this life-saving movement
For over 22 years , the South African National Blood Service ( SANBS ) has been driven by its mission , to save lives and ensure that every citizen has access to blood transfusions when they are in need . This cannot be done without the invaluable contribution of dedicated donors . SANBS calls on all South Africans to join this life-saving movement and take on the cause of becoming everyday heroes by donating blood . Your selfless act will enable us to keep giving the gift of life to those who need it the most .
A unit of blood can save up to three lives To meet the daily demand for blood , SANBS must collect an average of 3 500 units of blood a day . SANBS would like to encourage all regular and potential blood donors , especially the youth to donate blood . SANBS also calls upon first-time donors and lapsed donors who know that their blood type is Group O , to donate blood . Group O Rh negative blood can be transfused to anyone , so these donors are referred to as “ universal donors ”. Group O Rh negative patients on the other hand , can only receive group O Rh negative blood . Group O blood is the most versatile and adequate stocks of group O blood are vital .
Spend only 30 minutes giving a little of yourself by donating precious blood for someone in need . Bring your friends and family and commit to saving lives . To become a blood donor , you must :
• Be between the ages of 16 & 75 years
• Weigh 50kg or more
• Be in good health
• Lead a safe lifestyle
• Consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient
• Commit to donating blood regularly : 3 -4 times a year
Where the blood goes :
• Medical cases : e . g . cancer treatment
• Childbirth & gynaecological cases
• Surgical cases : e . g . cardiac surgery
• Paediatric cases : e . g . Leukaemia
• Orthopaedic cases : e . g . hip replacements
• Research / laboratory
• Casualty : e . g . trauma patients
Join us in saving lives at the Parys Crater Street Mile . Free blood group screening will be avoilable for new blood donors .
Your blood saves lives
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