Thursday, 25 October 2007

Talk Radio 702 is holding a blood drive to assist the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in its effort to collect sufficient blood ahead of the festive season. The drive, taking place on Saturday, November 3, from 9am to 3pm, at the Mr Price court at Cresta Shopping Centre, was initiated by Talk Radio 702 presenter, Udo Carelse, following a blood shortage SANBS experienced in September, 2007.

“I want to help SANBS to collect enough blood before December, when there is an increase in accidents and the usage of blood,” said Carelse, who presents the Early Morning Breakfast Show, weekdays from 4am to 6am.

“It is important that the country has enough blood in stock – one of our listeners might end up needing a blood transfusion over the holiday.”

Deborah Forster, head of marketing for SANBS’s Egoli Zone, said the support from a major radio station like Talk Radio 702 was of great importance to SANBS.

“The radio station’s listeners are known for being well-informed, community orientated and caring,” she explained. “To collect sufficient blood remains an ongoing challenge. Talk Radio 702’s support shows that SANBS is not alone in its quest to save lives.”

Throughout the day, Talk Radio 702 will punt additional clinics where blood donors can donate blood. Blood donors are between the age of 16 and 65, weigh 50kg or more and lead a sexually safe lifestyle. For more information on the blood drive, contact Deborah Forster at (011) 877-4000.

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