Spooky season is here! Don’t be a scaredy cat. Save a life this fall by giving blood with Our Blood Institute.
All eligible blood donors during the months of September and October will receive a limited-edition, glowin- the-dark “Got Guts?” T-shirt and one free entry to the OKC Zoo.
“Vein Drain is all about having fun with all things Halloween, but the reality is, every two seconds someone needs blood to see tomorrow,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “By giving just an hour of your time, you can save the lives of up to three patients in immediate need or going through treatment at our local hospitals.”
The OKC Zoo is your onestop shop for all things wild in Oklahoma. Enjoy worldclass habitats including Great EscApe, Cat Forest/ Lion Overlook, Oklahoma Trails and Sanctuary Asia where you will find the amazing animals of the Asian continent. This year is also the 40th anniversary of Haunt the Zoo, which will be returning on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Candy will be distributed at 13 candy booth locations throughout the OKC Zoo! Official treat bag required for Haunt the Zoo event, sold separately.
Anyone who is healthy and 16-years-old* or older can give blood. Blood can be donated every 56 days and platelets can be given as often as every seven days, up to 24 times a year.
Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777.
*16-year-oldsmustweigh 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.
OBI is the sixth-largest independent blood center in the nation, with 16 donor centersinOklahoma,Arkansas, and Texas, including nine centers throughout Oklahoma. OBI provides more than 90 percent of Oklahoma’s blood supply to more than 160 hospitals and medical facilities.
About Oklahoma City Zoo
The Oklahoma City Zoo: Oklahoma's premier destination connecting people and our world's vanishing wildlife and wild places. The OKC Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at the crossroads of I-44 and I-35, the OKC Zoo is a proud member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma City’s Adventure District and an Adventure Road partner. Stay connected with the Zoo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedInandTikTok, and by visiting our blog stories. Zoo fans can support the OKC Zoo by becoming a ZOOfriends member. Starting at $45, memberships can bepurchasedatZOOfriends. org and provide access to the OKC Zoo for an entire year plus, additional benefits and discounts. To learn more about Zoo happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo. org.