Every summer has a story. Oklahoma Blood Institute is asking Oklahomans to make their summer story a lifesaving one by donating blood for local patients!

Oklahoma Blood Institute is hosting a blood drive with Farmers State Bank of Allen on Thursday, July 15, from 8:00 AM to 1:15 PM at 101 E Broadway in Allen. Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. To reserve an appointment time contact Kathie at Farmers State Bank (580-857-2402)

Successful blood donors will receive a special summer t-shirt and their choice of one free adult admission to Science Museum Oklahoma, one free adult admission to Frontier City Theme Park or two free admissions to Safari Joe’s H2O Water Park.

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.

Oklahoma Blood Institute is the 6^th largest independent blood center in the nation, providing more than 90% of Oklahoma’s blood supply to over 160 hospitals and medical facilities. Photo ID required.