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The service is appealing to all eligible donors and the public to donate blood today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">Typically, blood-stock levels in the Western Cape decline during the Easter period as blood donors take a well-deserved break over the public- and school holidays. This year Ramadan also commenced in March, which adds additional pressure as Muslim donors can\u2019t donate blood during the fast. <p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">\n<p>Blood donation takes only 30 minutes of your time, and you can save up to three lives with one donation. The WCBS encourages all blood donors to find their closest blood-donation clinic in support of the many patients who need blood in this critical period.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo matter who you are or where you are from we urge you to donate blood,\u201d says Marike Carli, Public Relations Manager of WCBS. 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