Who’s ready to relax by the water this summer? Get ready for those warm summer days by giving blood with Our Blood Institute at a local blood drive and help save a life!
Our Blood Institute (OBI) will hold the Lavaca Community on Wednesday, August 16, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the bloodmobile parked at Steffy’s Pizza. With your blood donation you’ll receive a free ticket to Magic Springs.
Successful donors will also receive a “Life is Better” T-shirt, while supplies last.*
When you visit Magic Springs Theme Park and Water park, you get two parks for the price of one! Immerse yourself in over 80 attractions including Arkansas Twister roller coaster and thrill rides such as Plummet Summit and The Gauntlet. When you’re ready to cool off, head over to Crystal Falls to take a dip in the pool and action-packed water slides. There’s something for everyone at Magic Springs.
“You may be ready for some fun in the sun this summer, but accidents still happen,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “Your blood donation can save the lives of up to three people and is essential in keeping up the blood supply in your local hospitals. We are extremely thankful for our partnerships with Science Museum Oklahoma, Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor for recognizing the importance of blood donations in our community.”
Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Blood can be donated every 56 days and platelets can be given as often as every seven days, up to 24 times a year.
Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777.
*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.
