3 day Mobile Blood Drive 12th to 14th November Holy Trinity Church

This is a great chance for everyone who is eligible to participate in blood donation and contribute to the well-being of our community.

Students over 16 years of age are encouraged and many high schools across the North and South Islands are already participating.

We have a 3-day Mobile Blood Drive scheduled for November 12th to 14th in Greymouth at the Holy Trinity Church.

Please take note of the following important information: 

• Eligibility criteria apply – please review the Blood Donor ELIGIBILITY Criteria attached or complete the online Am I eligible? Quiz.

• Individuals who spent six months or more in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, or France between 1980 and 1996 are now eligible to donate blood or plasma in New Zealand, subject to being in good health and meeting all other donor eligibility criteria.

• Quick link to check if you can Donate After Travelling overseas.

• It's essential to consume food and drink ample fluids before your donation (at least 1.5 litres of water).

• Don't forget to bring your ID – either your donor card or a valid photo ID (such as a driver’s licence or passport).

Did you know…

•  30,000 patients in New Zealand receive treatment with blood or blood products each year.

• Currently, less than 4% of eligible New Zealanders donate.

• We aim to recruit 40,000 new donors in the upcoming year to meet demand!

With each donation, YOU can potentially save up to 3 lives! 

Let’s roll up our sleeves and show our commitment to saving lives!

Ngā mihi,

Will

Will Malana

Donor Relations Coordinator

New Zealand Blood Service

M: +64 27 671 1918 | T: +64 3 343 9110 | E: will.malana@nzblood.co.nz

Every donation can help save lives. Save Lives, Give Blood or Plasma.

Download the new NZ Blood Service Donor App from the App Store or Google Play today!

www.nzblood.co.nz