Be a Hero with Oklahoma Blood Institute and help maintain blood supply for local hospitals this summer.
As the summer progresses you have the chance to be a lifesaving hero, as Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for blood donors.
“Summer traditionally challenges our ability to collect blood, as many are vacationing and outside of their normal routines,” said Dr. John Armitage, President and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “We’re so thankful to our loyal summer partners for helping us reward those who make their summer a lifesaving one by donating blood for those in need.”
All successful donors will receive a free “Blood Donor Hero” summer t-shirt (while supplies last) and choice of one free ticket to Frontier City or Science Museum Oklahoma, or two free tickets to Safari Joe’s H2O Water Park.
Donors of all blood types can give at one of our local donor centers or a local mobile drive. Blood can be donated every 56 days. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, up to 24 times a year.
Oklahoma Blood Institute Donor Center Locations: Ada, 1930 Stonecipher Blvd.; Ardmore, 2235 Merrick Dr.; Edmond, 3409 S. Broadway; Enid, 301 E. Cherokee; Lawton, 211 SW A. Ave.; Oklahoma City (Central), 901 N. Lincoln Blvd.; Oklahoma City (North), 5105 N. Portland; Norman, 1004 24th Ave. NW; Tulsa, 4601 E. 81st St.
Oklahoma Blood Institute is the sixth-largest independent blood center in the nation, providing more than 90 percent of Oklahoma’s blood supply to over 160 hospitals and medical facilities. Donating blood* takes about an hour and can save up to three lives.
Donating blood* takes about an hour and can save up to three lives. Donors can make appointments and find donation locations at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777.
*16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required.
