This summer, Our Blood Institute is celebrating the comforting power of its BloodHounds Therapy Dog Program with Dog Days of Summer, a special donor campaign inspired by the four-legged friends who bring smiles, calm and encouragement to blood donors, patients and staff.

Blood donation takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime. Just one donation can help save up to three lives.

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 seventh-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.