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Support local first responders and help save lives by donating blood at the Heavener Boots & Badges Blood Drive hosted by Our Blood Institute (OBI).
The blood drive will take place on June 24, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 200 West Ave. C in Heavener.
As a special thank-you, donors will receive their choice of a free admission ticket to Frontier City, Hurricane Harbor, or Magic Springs Theme and Water Park. Successful donors will also receive a limited-edition Boots & Badges T-shirt (while supplies last).
“Our first responders see the daily need for blood firsthand when the people they rescue require lifesaving treatment,” said Dr. John Armitage, President and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “We can’t say enough about the service our police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel provide, and we owe it to them to do our part by ensuring blood is available when emergencies happen.”
Anyone who is healthy and at least 16 years old* is eligible to donate blood. The donation process typically takes about an hour, and a single donation can save up to three lives.
Appointments can be scheduled online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are welcome.
Join local first responders in making a difference and helping ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for patients in need throughout our community.
*Donors age 16 must meet additional eligibility requirements.
*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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