The closer we get to the new year, the more motivated people become to formulate their New Year’s Resolutions, and add some activities that will help them give back. Becoming a blood donor could be one such activity to add to the list.

It also comes at a time where the blood service is in urgent need of blood due to the high number of accidents on the roads and victims requiring blood, should they need to undergo surgery. To tell us more, we’re now joined by the Spokesperson for the Western Cape Blood Service, Michelle Vermeulen.