In addition to our donor centers, many blood drives are held in convenient locations and sponsored by local businesses or organizations.
Those with O Negative blood make up nine percent of the national population;
O Negative blood can be used in emergencies when a patient’s blood type has not been identified.
One in three people will need blood products during a lifetime.
Of those eligible to donate in the U.S., less than ten percent actually donate each year.
Life Saving Stories
Cancer Survivor Gets Opportunity to Thank Donors
Holly is now able to thank the blood donors who helped save her life, using Thank-The-Donor™, a one-of-its-kind program developed by your Blood Institute.
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Media Releases
Arkansas Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Donors
February 22, 2018 – Winter weather that battered neighboring Oklahoma this week is critically impacting the supply of life-saving blood. Arkansas Blood Institute is asking donors of all blood types to give blood as soon as they...// Read More
Be Strong, Bold, Fearless: Give Blood
February 1, 2018 ─ Arkansas Blood Institute is looking for local heroes who are strong, bold, and fearless to help save the lives of their fellow Arkansans.
February 1st through May 13th, all Arkansas Blood Institute blood...// Read More
Flu Epidemic Impacting Blood Supply, Healthy Blood Donors Needed Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ─ The flu epidemic affecting Arkansas is negatively impacting the blood supply. Because so many of our regular donors are ill, or taking care of sick family members, they’ve been unable to give...// Read More