Malvern/ABI blood drive is tomorrow

Arkansas Blood Institute "Guns and Hoses" blood drive is tomorrow.

The annual Arkansas Blood Institute "Guns and Hoses" blood drive is tomorrow, Thursday the 30th, at First Baptist Church on Central Avenue, just across from Oaklawn Park. This event pits the law enforcement gang against the fire department gang to see who can achieve the most blood donated.

If able, please plan to attend between 12 noon and 7pm to represent the Garland County Sheriff's Department in your donation of blood.

See attached information from Bob Woodall of the Arkansas Blood Institute below.

Several patients in our local hospitals are alive today because someone took 45 minutes to give a donation of life-saving blood. You are all heroes everyday, and tomorrow, Thursday from 12 noon to 7 pm is your opportunity to save 3 lives with your blood donation at the First Baptist Church on Central across from Oaklawn Park. You can also come to the center on Higdon Ferry Rd/MLK bypass on Mon, Wed, Fri from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and (Sat. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm). If you can’t donate, ask someone else.

Eat a good meal, push the water and bring your photo ID (driver’s license) to the drive. You’ll get the Guns ‘N’ Hoses T-Shirt, tickets to a zoo and snacks. You’ll also get a free health screening, donor reward points and a credit for blood if you or your family has a need.