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Give one unit of blood and save three lives - WCBS

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The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is calling on new and current blood donors to donate blood with their, "Give One, Save Three Lives campaign." With this initiative, WCBS aims to encourage individuals to donate blood and help save three lives with a single act of giving. COURTESY: WCBS Speaking on Bush Radio’s Sakhisizwe programme on Monday, Toni Erasmus, Public Relations Practitioner from the Western Cape Blood Service, explained the importance of blood donation and how it impacts the healthcare system in the Western Cape. ‘’Blood cannot be manufactured in a factory and it is used in a daily basis to save lives. It is used for patients who are critically ill, been in car accidents, experiencing trauma cases and long time illnesses like cancer, as well as burns.’’ Erasmus says donating blood is a quick and easy process. ‘’The entire process from entering to donating takes about 30 minutes. First time donors will get a confidential questionnaire to complete which