Guns and Hoses blood drive in Malvern

Malvern fire department, EMS and law enforcement staffs are asking all area residents to come to the Guns ‘N Hoses blood drive with Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI), from Noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 12, at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center Gym on 531 S. Main Street, Malvern.

To fuel a little healthy competition, donors will choose which department to support by donating on behalf of law enforcement or the fire department.

Not only will each blood donor save up to three lives with their donation, they’ll also receive this year’s Guns ‘N Hoses T-shirt. 

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years of age can donate*, and donations can be made every 56 days.

Arkansas Blood Institute is affiliated with Oklahoma Blood Institute, the ninth largest, non-profit blood center in America.   For more information or to make an appointment, contact Arkansas Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit us at www.arkbi.org. 

* 16 year olds must weigh at least 125 and provide signed parental permission, 17 year olds must weigh at least 125 pounds, 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds.