June 1, 2021 ─ Blood donors are used to getting a t-shirt when they
donate, but this Summer, they'll also be getting their choice of one free
admission to Science Museum Oklahoma, one free admission to Frontier City
Theme Park, or two free admissions to Safari Joe's H2O Water Park.
"Summer traditionally challenges our ability to collect blood products, 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."
Blood donation levels remain lower than average, a lingering result of the
COVID-19 pandemic as life slowly returns to normal. Hospital demand also
remains high, as many return to routine medical care.
Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling
877-340-8777. While COVID-19 vaccination is not required of blood donors,
those who have been vaccinated can donate immediately, assuming they are
feeling well. Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one
donation saves up to three lives.\ *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.
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Oklahoma Blood Institute is the 6th-largest independent blood center in
the nation, providing more than 90% of Oklahoma's blood supply to over 160
hospitals and medical facilities. For more information, visit obi.org.
