The Bedlam Blood Battle is on again this fall, and it’s time to save lives and support your favorite team with Oklahoma Blood Institute.
Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with several sponsors during September.
They follow:
September 11th Kildare School 2:30-6
September 11th Health Back Home Health 10-1
September 13th Emmanuel Enid 10-1
September 14th Koch Fertilizer 12-4 September 15th Garfield County DHS 1-4
September 15th Garfield County DHS 1-4
September 15th YMCA Enid 8-11
September 18th Kanza Health Center 9-1
September 18th Mertz Manufacturing Inc 10:30-1
September 20th Open Door Church 10:30-1
September 22nd Autry Technology Center 8-4
September 24th Alliance Health Ponca City 10-3
September 24th Blackwell Community 10:30-2:30
September 25th RCB Bank 1-5
September 25th Autry Technology Center 8-4 September 26th Crossfit Refuel 8:30-12
September 26th Crossfit Refuel 8:30-12
September 27th First United Methodist 8:30-12
September 29th SouthWest Cupid 9-1
September 30th First Baptist Church Ponca City 5:30-8
September 30th North Garland Church 5-7:30
Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. Appointments are needed to participate.
Donors will receive a free t-shirt in OSU orange or OU crimson to show their pride for their team. Oklahoma Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 160 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide.
All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.* Masks are required for all donors and will be provided if needed.
“Autumn is beginning in uncertain times, but one thing is always certain—patients need blood 365 days a year,” said John Armitage, M.D., president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “We urge all healthy adults to help support patients who rely on blood and blood products for the treatment of life-threatening illnesses or injuries.”
Blood drives will be managed according to CDC safety recommendations. Oklahoma Blood Institute is committed to maintaining the safest standards for blood collection, testing and transfusion.
Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments can be made by calling 1-877-340-8777 or visiting obi.org. More information on Oklahoma Blood Institute can be found at obi.org.
*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. Donors ages 16 or 17-years old need parental consent to be screened for COVID-19 antibodies and are not eligible to donate convalescent plasma. This test has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized ...
