Stars, stripes and summer are here, and Our Blood Institute is inviting the community to be part of something bigger.
Red, White & True is your chance to celebrate America’s 250th by showing up for patients who depend on blood every day.
Our Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with the Elmore City Community Thursday, July 30, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Elmore City, 107 South Texas Avenue. The drive will be inside the church gym.
Now through July 31, all successful donors will receive a limited-edition Red, White & True T-shirt, featuring a special America 250 Our Blood Institute logo on the front pocket and the iconic Statue of Liberty on the back. Donors will also receive a free ticket to the theme park of their choice, including Frontier City, Hurricane Harbor or Magic Springs Theme and Water Park.
From roller coasters to real impact, this summer is about more than the fun.
While many are traveling, out of routine or enjoying time off, blood donations often drop, even though the need never does. Every donation helps ensure hospitals have the blood they need for trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries and emergencies.
“As we celebrate 250 years of our nation, we are reminded that our strength has always come from people showing up for one another,” said Dr.
John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “Blood donors carry that spirit forward every single day.”
Blood donation takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime.
Just one donation can help save up to three lives.
Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old or older can give blood. Donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives.
Appointments to donate can be made online at obi. org or by calling 877-3408777. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Sixteen-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-yearolds must weigh at least 125 pounds; Those 18 and up must weigh at least 110 pounds. A photo ID is required.