June: Blood Donor Month
By Ilhaam Hoosain
10 June 2008
June is the month whereby South Africans celebrates Blood Donor Month. The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS) will be hosting three special Blood Donation Drives on Saturday, 14 June 2008 which is World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness of the need for safe blood across the globe.
The three special Donation Drives will be at N1 City Mall, Tyger Valley and Cavendish Square.
“World Blood Donor Day recognises the thousands of selfless individuals who commit to save or improve the lives of people whom they will never meet and to inspire others to make blood donation a part of their lifestyle,” said Lynn Erasmus, spokesperson for the WPBTS.
Blood and blood products have a short shelf life compared to many other medical products, increased awareness of the need for regular blood donation to continually replenish a safe blood supply is vital.
Saturday, 14 June 2008
10.00am – 15.00pm
Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Willie van Schoor Drive, Bellville
Centre Court Arena
N1 City Mall, Louwtjie Rothman Street, Goodwood.
B Court Promotions area by the escalators
Cavendish Square, Dreyer Street, Claremont
Events Room, lower ground floor
· Any healthy person older than 17 years, weighing more than 50kg who leads safe sexual lifestyle can donate blood.
· Remember to eat before attending a clinic.
If you want to donate you can go to the various centres on Saturday or to WPBTS Donor centre at 22 Long Street in Cape Town or call them on (021) 507 6364/6300 for any information.
10 June 2008
June is the month whereby South Africans celebrates Blood Donor Month. The Western Province Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS) will be hosting three special Blood Donation Drives on Saturday, 14 June 2008 which is World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness of the need for safe blood across the globe.
The three special Donation Drives will be at N1 City Mall, Tyger Valley and Cavendish Square.
“World Blood Donor Day recognises the thousands of selfless individuals who commit to save or improve the lives of people whom they will never meet and to inspire others to make blood donation a part of their lifestyle,” said Lynn Erasmus, spokesperson for the WPBTS.
Blood and blood products have a short shelf life compared to many other medical products, increased awareness of the need for regular blood donation to continually replenish a safe blood supply is vital.
Saturday, 14 June 2008
10.00am – 15.00pm
Tyger Valley Shopping Centre, Willie van Schoor Drive, Bellville
Centre Court Arena
N1 City Mall, Louwtjie Rothman Street, Goodwood.
B Court Promotions area by the escalators
Cavendish Square, Dreyer Street, Claremont
Events Room, lower ground floor
· Any healthy person older than 17 years, weighing more than 50kg who leads safe sexual lifestyle can donate blood.
· Remember to eat before attending a clinic.
If you want to donate you can go to the various centres on Saturday or to WPBTS Donor centre at 22 Long Street in Cape Town or call them on (021) 507 6364/6300 for any information.
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