Man (58) gives 400th donation to SANBS
“I’ve always done this because it’s a good habit."
WE have celebrated more than one person donating his or her 300th unit of blood – but not 400 units – well, that is until today. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in Alberton was honoured to receive the 400th donation from Gerhard Roos (58) on February 9.
Gerhard is a resident from Benoni, but he favours the Alberton SANBS branch because of its friendly staff. He is also a member of the SANBS Egoli-East Committee.
He made his first blood donation when he was 18 years old and he hasn’t stopped since. “I’ve always done this because it’s a good habit. After two months, it’s as if my body tells me: ‘Gerhard, it’s time to go and donate again’,” said Gerhard with a chuckle.
When Gerhard goes to donate, he provides SANBS with valuable platelets and plasma that combats rabies. These can only be donated after a donor has donated at least three pints of blood.
To thank Gerhard, the branch bought him a bottle of champagne and a delicious cake.
SANBS is hereby asking the community to please donate blood as often as possible since there is a major “blood drought” at the moment. Your donation can save lives. Donors and potential new donors can visit SANBS at Alberton City, first floor, across the Telkom store.
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