Rob Wither, 8 September 2026
Blood Donation Day – Monday 12 October
Due to the postponement of the original date, our Blood Donation Day has been rescheduled to Monday 12 October 2026, the first day back for Term 4.
If you are interested in getting involved, please add your details to the sign-up sheet outside Mr Wither’s office or email Mr Wither: [email protected]
Facts around Blood Donation:
· Every day 83 NZs will need lifesaving blood or plasma
· Every 18 mins someone in NZ needs blood or plasma
· Blood only lasts 35 days
· O+ and A+ are the two most common blood types in NZ, so there is always demand for those types. Once you donate you will find out what your blood type is.
· One blood donation can save up to three lives
Here is the NZ school blood donors video link that has been shown to students at senior assembly this week for our Year 12 and 13 students aged 16 and over.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhTaT410x3M
If you have any issues and/or concerns, you are welcome to contact me via my email : [email protected]