Fort Smith Regional Chamber Of Commerce: Adventure Starts With Arkansas Blood Institute

Fort Smith AR

05 May, 2022

2:21 PM

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Press release from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce: May 2, 2022 Arkansas Blood Institute is offering blood donors a chance to create their own adventure this summer. All successful donors will receive an "Adventure Starts Here" t-shirt** and one free ticket to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park. As summer begins, Arkansas Blood Institute has less than half of the blood supply needed, threatening a critical blood shortage for local patients, and creating an immediate need for blood donors. Anyone at least 16 years old* is encouraged to donate. "Summer traditionally challenges our ability to collect blood products, as many are vacationing and outside of their normal routines," said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. "We're so thankful to our loyal summer partner Magic Springs for helping us reward those who make their summer a lifesaving one by donating blood for those in need." Arkansas Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide. This press release was produced by the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.