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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Blood drive May 10 in Mena


Blood donors can not only save lives but also support Arkansas Children’s Hospital at the United Bank of Mena drive with Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI).  It will be held from 12:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 10, at 303 Highway 71 North.  Each donor will receive an insulated travel mug, free health screenings and Donor Rewards Points.

However, any donor who wishes to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals -  locally, Arkansas Children’s -  can forgo the insulated travel mug offered in appreciation for giving.  In turn, Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) will make a monetary donation of similar value to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. It’s a chance to ‘doubly give’ to Arkansas children battling critical health conditions – through the life-saving gift of blood and  support  for pediatric medical research, community outreach and treatment initiatives.

“We appreciate each donor for making blood donation a priority,” said John Armitage, M.D., Arkansas Blood Institute president and CEO.  “Each donation, which generally takes no more than an hour, ensures that our family members, friends and neighbors have the life-saving blood they need.”

Arkansas Blood Institute provides every drop of blood needed by patients in 16 hospitals in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma thanks to its volunteer donors. 

Anyone, 16 years or older*, can typically donate blood.  Blood can be given every 56 days. To find out more or make an appointment to donate, call 877-340-8777 or visit www.arkbi.org.  

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