During the month of June, the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) dedicates its efforts to National Blood Donor Month, with a significant highlight on World Blood Donor Day, observed on 14 June. Throughout this month, WCBS aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of voluntary blood donation.
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This year’s World Blood Donor Day slogan, ‘Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often,’ focuses on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play by donating the remarkable gift of life-saving blood or plasma.
A single blood donation can save up to three lives and only takes 30 minutes of your time.
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To further bolster awareness, WCBS will be collaborating with myrun on Sunday, 25 June 2023, at various events across the Western Cape.
One of the basic donor criteria is that blood donors should be in good general health in order to donate blood. Physical activity is vital to a healthy lifestyle, making this a great partnership. myrun hosts weekly timed events that are both free and safe, creating a welcoming environment for individuals with varying fitness levels to come together.
WCBS encourages everyone to dress in red or any hero attire to fit the theme – be a local hero and donate blood. On the day, capes will be distributed to all participants to symbolise that all blood donors are heroes.
The event offers two route options, 2.5km and 5km, allowing participants to complete the distances at their own pace.
Times are listed below per venue:
• Blaauwklippen – Stellenbosch at 7:45am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Bloemendal Wine Estate – Durbanville at 7:15am – 8am, registration closes at 9am
• Blouberg – Cape Town at 7am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Imhoff Farm – Kommetjie at 7:30am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Paardevlei – Somerset West at 7:30am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Hart en Bosch Village – Mossel Bay at 7:15am – 8am, registration closes at 9am
• Knorhoek Estate – Sir Lowry’s Pass at 7:45am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Elgin United Church – Cape Town at 7:30am – 8am, registration closes at 9:00am
• Groot Brak – Mossel Bay on 24 at 7:30am – 8:15am, registration closes at 9:15am
• Carmel Coastal Retreat – George, gunstart at 7:30am
• Portland Manor – Knysna at 8am – 8:45am, registration closes at 9:45am
To participate, individuals need to complete a one-time registration by visiting www.myrun.org.za. During registration, there is a nominal fee of R79.90 for the timing band, which is a crucial component of the event. Once registered, participants will receive a unique QR code that they must present at their chosen myrun venue. A dedicated volunteer will link the QR code with the timing band to the participant’s profile. Once this link is established, participants can use their timing band at any myrun event.
WCBS will be present at the events hosted at Blaawklippen, Bloemendal, Blouberg, Imhoff Farm, Paardevlei and Groot Brak. All participants will be able to enquire more about blood donation should they wish to. These venues will also have a ‘Blood Buddy’ treasure hunt and spot prizes.
For more information:
- Download the WCBS app
- WhatsApp on 060 549 7244
- or visit wcbs.org.za
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