Blood drive for Easter weekend
2013-03-18 19:25
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Johannesburg - The SA National Blood Service (SANBS)
urged South Africans on Monday to donate blood to prevent a shortage during the
Easter period.
"We understand that many people will be busy or
going on holiday over this period, but it only takes about 30 minutes of your
time to make a huge difference to others in need of blood," SANBS spokesperson
Vanessa Raju said in a statement.
"Easter is often a time for family and donating
blood is a great way of knowing you may be able to give someone else more time
with theirs."
She said 3 000 units of blood were needed by patients
daily.
"For each day we are unable to make this target, the
total units of blood that is available depletes."
Raju said road accidents increased during the period and
this added to the demand for blood.
"In times like these we have to appeal to donors to
make their way to one of the closest blood drives or donor centres," she
said.
"If you are in good health and between the ages of
16 and 65, weigh more than 50kg, and you lead a sexually safe lifestyle, make
your way to your nearest donor centre."
- SAPA
