Western Cape – 10 June 2026: In celebration of World Blood Donor Day, the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) will host blood donation clinics at 10 shopping malls across the province on Saturday 13 June from 09:00 to 15:00. The goal: 1 day, 1000 units of blood.
This year’s World Blood Donor Day theme, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives”, highlights the compassion, generosity and humanity behind every blood donation. It serves as a reminder that a single donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need of blood transfusions.
700 units of blood are needed every day to ensure that hospitals across the Western Cape have the blood products needed to treat trauma patients, mothers experiencing childbirth complications, cancer patients and many others whose lives depend on a reliable blood supply for survival.
“World Blood Donor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary impact of ordinary people,” says Marike Carli, Public Relations Manager at the Western Cape Blood Service. “Every blood donor represents a drop of humanity in action. Their willingness to give 30 minutes of their time helps save lives and brings hope to patients and families across the Western Cape.”
World Blood Donor Day is officially observed on 14 June, however WCBS will celebrate the occasion on Saturday 13 June, to provide more people with the opportunity to donate blood and be part of the global celebration.
The public is encouraged to visit one of the participating malls, roll up a sleeve and help WCBS reach its goal of collecting 1000 units of blood in one day.
Blood donation takes only 30 minutes and one donation can save up to three lives.
Whether you are a regular donor or donating for the first time, your contribution could make all the difference to a patient in need. If you’re between 16 and 75 years old, weigh 50kg or more, in good general health, and lead a safe lifestyle, you may be eligible to donate blood.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 13 June
Time: 09:00- 15:00
Participating Malls:
- Blue Route Mall
- Kenilworth Centre
- Liberty Promenade
- N1 City
- Cape Gate Shopping Centre
- Table Bay Mall
- Somerset Mall
- Tygervalley Shopping Centre
- Whale Coast Mall
- Langeberg Mall
For more information or to find your closest blood donation clinic, visit www.wcbs.org.za, or send a WhatsApp to 060 549 7244. Scan the QR code below to join the WCBS’s WhatsApp channel.
Distributed by the Western Cape Blood Service
Public Relations Manager – Marike Carli
0718563625 | marike@wcbs.org.za
About the Western Cape Blood Service:
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is a non-profit regional health organisation, dedicated to collecting blood from voluntary blood donors, and providing the safest blood products and efficient service to the community, while operating at the highest professional and ethical standards and remaining a viable organisation. WCBS works without prejudice to supply safe blood and blood products to all communities in the region, from Cape Town all the way up to George. It’s our goal to deliver a world-class blood service in the Western Cape.
