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    Hope Is the Vibe: Give Hope, Give Blood

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    Keep the spirit of the holidays in your heart...and in your veins.

    Give Hope, Give Blood.

    December 26, 2025, through January 31, 2026, donors will receive this year’s “Give Hope” T-shirt, featuring an interactive QR code that shares messages of encouragement and inspiration. Now through Jan. 12, donors get the long-sleeved version. From Jan. 13 to Jan. 31, the shirt switches to a short sleeve.

    All donors who give by Jan. 12 will also be entered to win $5,000 to kick off the new year. Your donation helps local patients and brings hope to families in need, including a young girl fighting leukemia who will receive $5,000 in support for medical costs and missed work.

    Give blood, spark hope, and start the new year by making a difference for someone who needs it most.

    Ready to give hope? Click the link below!
    Make your lifesaving blood donation appointment today.

    Thank you to our Arkansas sponsors, the Museum of Discovery, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, for their generous support.

    Meet Millie

    Through the Give Hope campaign, Millie is the young patient receiving $5,000 to help her family with medical costs and other hardships brought on by her leukemia diagnosis.

    Today, Millie’s story is one of hope, made possible by people who give blood.

    Read Millie’s full story

    About the Shirt

      The “Give Hope” T-shirt is designed to share encouragement long after your donation. Each shirt features an interactive QR code that leads to uplifting messages meant to inspire patients, donors, and anyone who needs a little light. It’s a wearable reminder that giving blood doesn’t just save lives — it spreads hope, one person at a time.

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      Get Involved

      Want to help spread hope with us? Consider hosting a blood drive! We also love our volunteers here at OBI, so if that's more your speed — get in touch with us!

      Donation Questions

      If you're unsure whether you can donate, check out our donation eligibility FAQ! There you'll find helpful answers on a number of topics ranging from giving blood with tattoos to donating during and after pregnancy.

      Spread Messages of Hope

        Throughout the Give Hope campaign, green paper hearts are available at our donor centers for donors to write messages of encouragement to patients in local hospitals. These notes are shared with patients and families as a reminder that their community is thinking of them and rooting for their recovery.

        It’s a simple way for donors to extend hope beyond their donation.