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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela

MANDELA DAY
BLOOD DRIVE

 

GIVE 67 MINUTES. SAVE LIVES. 

This Mandela Day, we invite you to honour the spirit of giving

by making a real, life-changing impact.

We are proud to be hosting a blood drive in collaboration with the

South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

and we need you to be part of it.

WHY DONATE BLOOD?

A single blood donation can save up to three lives.

For many of our patients living with blood and rare diseases,

access to safe, regular blood transfusions is not optional, it's essential.

Blood donations quite literally keep them alive, support their treatment,

and give them the chance to keep showing up for life every day.

 

GIVE YOUR 67 MINUTES

Mandela Day reminds us that each of us has the power

to make a difference.

 

You can:

  • Donate blood and give your 67 minutes to saving lives

  • Donate R67 (or more) if you are unable to give blood

  • Encourage others to join and multiply the impact

 

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 19 July 2026
Time: From 09h00
Venue: To be confirmed

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

Bring your friends, family, and colleagues and join us in giving back.

Whether you donate blood, contribute financially, or simply show up in support. Every action matters.

TOGETHER WE CAN TURN 67 MINUTES INTO A LIFETIME OF IMPACT.

How YOU can GET INVOLVED

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1. CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE BY DONATING YOUR BLOOD...

 

Change a life in a way only you can by donating blood.
Your donation could be the reason a child gets another birthday, a parent comes home, or a patient gets a second chance.


In a moment of giving, you become part of someone else’s survival story.


It’s more than a donation, It’s hope, strength, and time given to someone who desperately needs it.


Because for someone, somewhere, your blood could mean everything.

2. DONATE YOUR R67 

 

If you’re unable to donate blood, you can still make a meaningful impact by donating R67 (or more).


Your contribution helps support patient care, awareness, and life-saving initiatives.


Every rand goes towards giving hope and improving the lives of those who need it most.


There is no amount too small. Every contribution truly makes a difference.


By giving what you can, you’re still part of the life-saving impact this Mandela Day.

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3. SPREAD THE WORD

 

Come and join us on the day, bring your friends, family, and colleagues, and stand with us in support of a life-saving cause.


Be part of a community coming together to make a real difference.


Whether you are donating blood, contributing, or simply showing support, your presence matters.


Let’s turn up together, give back together, and make Mandela Day meaningful.

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