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  • LABOR DAY is Missing Something: A, B & O

    More than 700 blood donations are expected to be missed over the Labor Day holiday. Donors of all blood types are needed to help fill the gap and keep blood on hospital shelves for patients who need it.

    Help put the A, B & O back in Labor Day.

    FYI: Our donor centers will also be open Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7!

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  • Now - October 31, 2026

    Fangs Just Want to Have Fun

    All you need is blood this spooky season! Donate Sept. 1-Oct. 31 and get a limited-edition All You Need Is Blood T-shirt while supplies last.

    Psst... there’s a secret menu. Ask about the Fang Club to unlock even more T-shirt options!

    Make Your Appointment!

  • September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

    C.J.’s Legacy Lives On

    C.J. Acquaye lived with sickle cell disease and relied on donated blood throughout his life. Now, his family is honoring his memory and continuing his mission to raise awareness.

    See how they’re carrying C.J.’s legacy forward.

    Learn More About C.J.

    This Life Brought to You by Blood Donors

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    Learn about the need for blood donations from patients who have benefitted from these lifesaving gifts.

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    • Use the Donable app to recruit blood donors, save lives and earn money!

      OBI is proud to launch Donable®, a peer-to-peer app that pays users for recruiting blood donors to OBI locations. Now anyone can turn their network of friends, family, coworkers, etc. into local lifesavers. Download today!

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