May 13─ Join Our Blood Institute’s Team Donor by giving blood and saving lives this May!

Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold a blood drive with Marlow Community on Thursday, May 16, from 11:00 to 6:00pm at First Baptist Church LIFE Center located at 213 North Broadway.

Successful donors will receive a free “Team Donor” T-shirt and choice of one free entry to Frontier City or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

“We take our role as the community blood provider very seriously,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “Our blood supply is an essential part of our health care system, so we’re extremely thankful for partners like the Frontier City and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for helping ensure we have a healthy blood supply for patients in need.” 

There’s no shortage of fun at OKC’s Frontier City Theme Park! Experience thrilling coasters, dining, shopping, attractions and more for kids, adults and everyone in between! Adrenaline junkies won’t resist taking a ride on the classic Wildcat wooden roller coaster or the Silver Bullet’s high-speeds coaster. Not one for thrill rides? Take a ride around the Grand Centennial Ferris Wheel or drive back in time with Tin Lizzy’s electric-powered, antique cars.

Looking to cool off as the season heats up? Look no further than Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers and family-friendly play areas. There’s something for the whole family at Hurricane Harbor!

Every two seconds, someone needs blood, and the supply must be constantly renewed. It takes approximately 1,200 donors a day to meet those needs.

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

*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. 

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Our Blood Institute is the sixth-largest independent blood center in the nation, with 17 donor centers in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. OBI is the nonprofit blood provider for patients at more than 240 hospitals, medical facilities, and air ambulances across all three states.