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
Faith’s Story
Faith is a 14-year-old from Mena. She’s enjoying this summer & looking forward to being a high schooler thanks to hundreds of blood donors who gave to help her survive a life-threatening illness. Watch her video & donate for Arkansans like Faith who will need blood this summer!
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Media Releases
BLOOD DONORS URGED TO GO ‘HOG WILD’
September 1, 2016 ─ It’s football time in Arkansas, and Arkansas Blood Institute has “Hog Wild” t-shirts in Razorback red for blood donors. Everyone who is healthy and at least 16 years old* can make a life-saving...// Read More
ARKANSAS BLOOD DONORS ARE ASKED TO HELP LOUISIANA PATIENTS
Due to the recent flooding in Louisiana, the local blood center has not been able to operate in several days and has reached out to Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) for support. The area is in immediate need of blood to help...// Read More
Gardner Joins Arkansas Blood Institute
May 18, 2016 – Arkansas Blood Institute, the state’s nonprofit, volunteer blood center, announces the hiring of Jerald Gardner as an account consultant for the greater Little Rock area.
He will work directly with schools,...// Read More