GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is appealing to all eligible donors to donate blood as blood stocks are critically low.
"We always aim to have a blood stock level of five days. Currently, there is a critical shortage in the O+ blood group, with only a two-day supply left," says Marike Gevers, public relations manager at WCBS.
"We encourage all blood donors to make saving lives part of their new year by committing to donating blood at least four times a year."
Each donor that successfully donates a unit of blood in January will receive a limited-edition WCBS face mask.
If you are between the ages of 16 and 75, weigh 50kg or more, are in good general health and lead a safe sexual lifestyle, you should be able to donate. Blood donation takes 30 minutes of your time and you can donate every 56 days.
The WCBS in George is located in the Medical Centre, Courtenay Street. Contact them on 044 874 2074.
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