Are you part of a nation of Doers?

With the festive season around the corner, the South African National Blood Service is preparing for what is often a difficult time for blood collections.

“If previous years December blood stock levels are anything to go by, we know that we have a tough times ahead, and this has a huge impact on patients,” says Vanessa Raju, Brand and Communications manager.

The DOnation Campaign will be launched at a media breakfast on the 25th November 2011, and what it really talks to that we, as South Africans, when we make a conscious decision to support a cause or a sport or anything else we make a difference, we become a “nation of doers”. It’s a call to all South Africans who meet the minimum requirements of being a donor to step up and donate, and to continue for a minimum of four times through 2012.

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Gwendoline Ramokgopa, will be speaking on the importance of blood donation and it’s part in the greater scheme of the health care system in South Africa at the SANBS media breakfast.

The festive season often brings a sense of happy family time and when SANBS is not able to provide patients with adequate safe blood, it has an impact on so many people. It is only possible to meet the demand with the help of caring and dedicated donors.

Join the Nation of Doers this festive season… donate life-giving blood.

To find out more about the SANBS, visit us on www.sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 9031.

For more Enquiries contact:

Ms Vanessa Raju

Brand and Communications Manager

South African National Blood Service

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Tel: 011 761 9000

About the SANBS
SANBS is a Section 21 Company; therefore, ownership of its assets does not vest in its members. In the event that SANBS should stop operating, its assets would have to be transferred to an organisation with similar goals and objectives.

SANBS provides an essential service within South Africa and is rated amongst the best in the world in the provision of blood and blood products, as well as in relation to the research and training provided.

SANBS operates across all of South Africa, with the exclusion of the Western Cape. SANBS is further regarded as a major role player in the provision of support to countries in the SADC region.

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