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May 26, 2012

First Baptist Church Chouteau to host summer blood drive

Blood donors can “feel wild” about giving June 4, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm at an Oklahoma Blood Institute summer blood drive.

First Baptist Church Chouteau will sponsor the event in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 28 E. 12th St., in Chouteau.

Donors will experience the satisfaction of saving up to three lives.  Each will receive a voucher, redeemable for two tickets to the Tulsa Zoo and a T-shirt, featuring the Zoo’s wildlife.

“Summer is a time for fun, including visits to the Zoo,” said John Armitage, M.D., OBI president and CEO, “but first, we can ease concerns for those in our area who rely on blood donors by taking just an hour to give.”

Since as many as three patients’ lives in area hospitals are saved each time someone gives blood, donors can always feel good. Oklahoma Blood Institute provides every drop of blood needed by patients in 144 state medical facilities.

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years of age can usually give blood, and donations can be made every 56 days.  

Through a special initiative to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, any donor can forgo the T-shirt offered in appreciation for giving.  In turn, Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a monetary donation of similar value to The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.  

To schedule an appointment, call 877-340-8777, or visit www.obi.org.

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