Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week

Celebrating SA's Silent Heroes, the Blood Donors Keep SA Beating

This World Blood Donor Day, we honour South Africa’s unsung heroes, the selfless blood donors whose quiet courage and generosity keep the country’s lifeblood flowing.   South Africa (08 June 2025) – In a quiet room, someone’s life is about to be saved, not just by a doctor or a surgeon, but by a stranger who took just 30 minutes out of their day to give blood. It’s an invisible thread that ties us together, this gift of life, and this June, we’r…

Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week

In light of Blood Donor Week this 9 June until 15 June, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, visited the Narre Warren North pop-up blood donor centre to roll up his sleeve for the first time. In recognition of Australia’s blood donors who make life-changing differences to those in need, Koomen said that “with more than 1.7 million donations needed every year to meet the growing demand for blood products in Australia, I encourage all eligibl…