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
Zellie’s Story:
Zellie is a little girl with a big spirit who depends on blood donors from Arkansas Blood Institute.
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Media Releases
Give Blood, Go “Hog Wild” This Fall
Arkansas Blood Institute is kicking off football season with this season’s new “Hog Wild” t-shirt, free for blood donors! These limited edition t-shirts will be available throughout the fall.
Anyone who is healthy and 16 years...// Read More
Unprecedented Flooding, Hurricane Harvey Prompt Immediate Need for Blood Donors
(Updated) August 28, 2017 ─ Catastrophic flooding in Houston and the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey are prompting Arkansas Blood Institute to issue an immediate call for blood donors of all blood types. Blood centers in Houston...// Read More
WEATHER ALERT- Tropical Storm Cindy: Arkansas Blood Institute Assists With Blood Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2017 ─ As Tropical Storm Cindy threatens millions of people throughout the Gulf Coast, Arkansas Blood Institute is answering a call for additional life-saving blood from centers that service the...// Read More