Blood donors called to support Mandela Day drive
But how many will be able to say they saved the lives of three people?
EVERY year, on 18 July, people around the globe do their bit in support of Mandela Day to make the world a better place.
But how many will be able to say they saved the lives of three people?
When you visit the Richards Bay Blood Donor Centre on 18 July for their annual Mabida Day blood collection drive, with the support of Leapfrog Properties, you will be one of many making a difference in saving lives through blood donations.
This day has been celebrated since 2010.
In 2009, on former President Mandela’s birthday, the United Nations declared 18 July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day.
At first the call was for people to dedicate 67 minutes of their time – representing the 67 years of his life that Mandela gave to social justice – to volunteering and community service. The campaign has now shifted to encouraging individuals and organisations to act throughout the year, and not just on one day.
By donating a unit of blood every eight weeks, blood donors are able to live up to the ideal of Mandela
Day by performing voluntary service throughout the year.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) calls on new donors, and especially high school and tertiary learners, to visit blood donor centres across the country to donate during the holiday break.
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