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your blood pressure and iron levels. Donate today
The donation – A small needle is Blood cannot be manufactured – it must come
inserted into your arm. from generous donors like you. At Waterfall City,
Recovery – Enjoy a free snack and you can donate at the regular blood drives held
drink while your body replenishes. at the Polofields Crossing shopping centre, in the
marquee next to West Pack Lifestyle. While there
What’s your blood type? is a blood drive taking place on 21 March, keep
Not all blood types are the same! an eye on the Waterfall City Cares page of the
Here’s why your type matters: Waterfall City website for upcoming donation days
O-Negative – The universal donor – https://waterfallcity.co.za/events/waterfall-city-cares/
(can be given to any blood type in and follow Polofields Crossing on Facebook and
emergencies). Instagram.
O-Positive – The most common type,
vital for hospitals to have in stock. This month you can also donate at Mall of Africa at
A, B & AB Types – Crucial for specific the Game Court, on 29 and 30 March.
patient needs and plasma donations. Source: https://sanbs.org.za

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