See the list of local blood drives and consider donating during this time of shortage. Read the details and list below.
A severe blood shortage is impacting Arkansas, according to Our Blood Institute.
Upcoming events:
Thu, Feb 27, 9:00am – 2:00pm
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Bauxite High School
6725 Bauxite High School, Bauxite, AR 72011
Look for the Entrance to Gym
Coordinator – Rhonda Mode
moder@bauxiteminers.org
5015575303
Fri, Mar 07, 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Walmart Benton
17309 I-30, Benton, AR 72015
Look for the Bloodmobile
Coordinator – Darren Shaw
darren.shaw@obi.org
5014256279
Fri, Mar 07, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
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Walmart Bryant
400 Bryant Ave., Bryant, AR 72022
Look for the Bloodmobile
Coordinator – Darren Shaw
darren.shaw@obi.org
5014256279
To look for other donation events, visit https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/zip .
You can make an appointment to donate at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also welcome.
How long does it take?
Donation typically takes only about an hour.
Who Can Donate?
Photo is ID required.
Anyone that is healthy and aged 16 or older can give blood.
Age 16 must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission.
Age 17 must weigh at least 125 pounds.
Age 18+ must weigh at least 110 pounds.
Who does it help?
One donation can save up to three lives. Blood donations are essential for cancer patients, trauma victims, burn survivors, mothers giving birth, and others facing life-threatening conditions.
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