I loved this story today out of Gqeberha about how blood donations saved a premature baby’s life. Eli was born at just 26 weeks, weighing only 740g. He just turned one years old, thanks in part to the eight blood transfusions he received. [image] Tiny Maverick’s fight for life a testament …

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ARGHHHH - I DO realise how very important blood donation is, but I am…. TERRIFIED of needles!! Scaredy-cat I am.

I donate regularly - have so many pairs of socks and mugs from the blood service. Sometimes they turn me away because of low iron (I’m mostly vegetarian)

I used to donate, and I had over 50 donations, but due to skin cancer, they placed me on pension. When my late wife needed blood, I was battling with accounts. They could not even waive the admin cost to assist us.

I now live in Howick and have not seen the Blood Service here and no advertising as to where one could go.

It looks like the closest centre is in PMB: https://sanbs.org.za/donor-centres However, you can also book a blood drive for your area: https://sanbs.org.za/book-a-blood-drive-form

One donation, three lives saved

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Which statement best describes you?

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Used to donate
Never donated

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One donation, three lives saved

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