Algoa FM Bloodline Challenge with SANBS
The persistent threat of the COVID-19 virus has seen many major local and international events cancelled during 2020.
The SANBS and Algoa FM were determined to find alternatives for the ever-popular and life-saving annual blood donation challenge, known as Algoa FM Bloodline Day, to continue. This at a time where blood donations have declined and blood stocks are not at optimal levels.
The promotion will be adapted and extended to run over 5 days instead of one, starting on Monday, 6 July 2020 until Friday, 10 July 2020. This will ensure proper social distancing can be maintained at all times.
The target for the week will be 1 000 units of blood for the Eastern Cape, including the George branch of the Western Cape Blood Service, which forms part of the Algoa FM broadcast area. A detailed list of blood drives and operating hours will be published on the Algoa FM website’s features page.
Algoa FM will give regular updates throughout the week, counting down the blood donations, in order to reach a massive 1 000 units of blood by the end of the week.
With more relaxed lockdown measures in Level 3 compared to Level 5, the healthcare system is under severe pressure, due to the sharp increase in Covid 19 infections. The virus cannot be transferred through blood.
SANBS is, therefore, appealing to all blood donors to schedule a specific blood donation appointment, in order to keep the process safer for everyone involved.
Safety measures & other information:
- Donor appointments are strongly advised to reduce waiting periods & possible crowding at sites:
041 391 8225 (Joan Hattingh) between 8 am & 4 pm daily OR 8 email maryke.harris@sanbs.org.za
Give us your preferred date & time. Expect a reply within 24 hours to confirm the appointment.
- Blood donor eligibility can be confirmed in advance telephonically or via email
- Wearing of face masks remain compulsory
- Pre-screening & sanitizing required prior to entering a blood donation area
- Social distancing encouraged throughout the process
- Increased sanitizing of high touch areas by SANBS staff