‘Tis better to give this holiday season! Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) needs generous donors to share the priceless gift of blood during key winter months. It’s a time when many of us are busy, but OBI is asking donors to take just an hour to make sure the blood supply for area hospitals stays at levels necessary for life-saving procedures.
Each donor gets a free, limited edition, long-sleeved holiday-themed t-shirt. This shirt is an exclusive gift for those who donate blood from December 1st through January 6th at Oklahoma Blood Institute donor centers and blood drives.
Donors also receive health screenings and Donor Rewards points, redeemable for merchandise in OBI’s online store.
“Donating blood is a selfless gift,” said John Armitage, M.D., president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “The cost – just one hour of your time – is certainly less than other gifts most of us will give this season. But there’s nothing that has a greater impact.”
One blood donation can save as many as three lives, and the supply must be constantly renewed. If donors choose not to take the t-shirt, OBI will make a monetary donation to Global Blood Fund for blood center assistance in developing countries.
As the state’s local non-profit blood center, Oklahoma Blood Institute’s donors provide every drop of blood needed for patients in 90% of the hospitals statewide including all Children’s, Veteran’s & Indian Hospitals.
Appointments are not required but can be made by calling Oklahoma Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visiting obi.org. Walk-ins are also welcome at the Tulsa Donor Center located at 4601 E. 81st St.
*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
