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September 14, 2012

More blood drives scheduled in area

Gary Engel Woodward News

Woodward, Okla. — Several more blood drives are coming up in the area over the next couple of weeks.

On Thursday, Sept. 20, the Oklahoma Blood Institute has blood drives set up in Mooreland at the Mooreland Heights Manor, and at William S. Key Correctional Institute at Fort Supply. The blood drive in Mooreland is from noon to 5 p.m. At Fort Supply, hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A week later, on Sept. 27, a blood drive is scheduled at Fort Supply High school in the school cafeteria. That drive runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is put on by the high school and community.

Appointments aren't necessary, but  Leslie Gamble, OBI community relations director, said making one at least up until the day before the drive can speed up the donation process.

To make an appointment at any of the locations, and get more information, call OBI, toll-free, (877) 340-8777 or check www.obi.org.

"Blood donors will be able to show their school spirit when they make their contribution," said Gamble. "At each place, they will have their choice of a free Oklahoma University or Oklahoma State University T-shirt, and can enter into a drawing for a pair of tickets to the Bedlam football game."

The shirts say, "I Bleed Orange," and "I Bleed Crimson."

The game is scheduled for Nov. 24 in Norman.

Or, blood givers may skip the t-shirt and a donation of its value will then be made to the Oklahoma Children's Hospital Foundation.

"This is a way to 'doubly give,' through the blood gift and the support for local children who are battling critical health conditions," she said. "There's also support shown for pediatric medical research, treatment initiatives and community outreach programs when donors pass on the T-shirt."

OBI takes in an average of 700 donations per day, and Gamble said about a third of those donors forsake a T-shirt.



BLOOD NEEDED EVERY 2 SECONDS

"Although all blood types are needed, those with type O-negative are especially encouraged to donate," she said.

That's because in an emergency situation, O-negative can be given to someone whose blood type has not yet been identified, said Gamble.

"It's been estimated that someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2 seconds," she added.

Officials at Woodward Regional Hospital said in the last year, 369 units of packed red blood cells and 83 plasma units were dispensed, with OBI the provider.

Anyone 16 or older can typically donate blood, and they may provide the lifesaving fluid every 56 days.

To find out more rules about donating, make an appointment or get more information, contact OBI.

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