Blood Drive: Leave the Biting to the Vampires This Fall

Vampires may crave blood, but patients depend on it. This September and October, Our Blood Institute is inviting the community to celebrate spooky season by rolling up a sleeve. Inspired by everyone's favorite creatures of the night, this fall's donor promotion reminds everyone of one simple truth: all we need is blood. Our Blood Institute will hold a blood drive with Walmart Van Buren, on Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the bloodmobile.

All successful blood donors will receive a limited-edition All You Need Is Blood T-shirt while supplies last. The playful design features four mysterious, cape-clad figures crossing a street beneath a full moon, proving that when it comes to helping patients, giving blood never goes out of style.

The fang club knows the best surprises aren’t advertised. Be sure to unlock our secret menu and discover twice the T-shirt options available this season. Ask to see what’s hiding in the shadows and choose your favorite T-shirt from our expanded collection.

While spooky season is filled with ghosts, goblins and vampires, the need for blood is anything but make-believe. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Blood donors help ensure blood is available for patients battling cancer, recovering from traumatic injuries, undergoing surgery and facing countless other medical emergencies.

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. 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.