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December 17, 2009

Ninnekah FBC sets Dec. 23 blood drive

First Baptist Church invites all warm-hearted Ninnekah-area residents to give blood 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Ninnekah High School cafeteria, 901 S. Maple. Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will reward each donor’s giving spirit with a warm beanie cap. Anyone, who is healthy and 17 years or older, can donate blood.

“Oklahomans are warm-hearted, giving people who respond when they know of needs in their communities,” said John Armitage, M.D., Oklahoma Blood Institute president and CEO. “During the winter months, we especially ask people to take an hour to provide life-saving blood for someone who will need it just to make it through the day. Who knows, it could be a co-worker, neighbor, or even a member of our own family we are helping.”Since there’s no substitute for blood, the supply must constantly be renewed. Although all blood types are needed, those with O Negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, those with O Negative blood type make up only seven percent of the national population. However, O Negative blood can be used by anyone in emergency need when a patient’s blood type has not yet been identified.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, contact Bob Craddock at (405) 785-2317 or Oklahoma Blood Institute at (877) 340-8777.

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