Arkansas PBS > Engage > Pressroom > AETN to host blood drive May 14 benefiting Arkansas Blood Institute
Posted 11 May 2018
The Arkansas Educational Television Network, 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway, will host a community blood drive with Arkansas Blood Institute Monday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors will receive one free ticket to Wild River Country and a "Give Local" T-shirt.
Healthy individuals age 16 or older may donate. Anyone under age 18 must weigh at least 125 pounds, and 16-year-olds must provide signed parental permission. Anyone age 18 or older must weigh at least 110 pounds.
All blood types are needed, and those with O-negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, individuals with O-negative blood type make up only nine percent of the national population. However, O-negative blood can be used by anyone in an emergency situation when a patient's blood type has not yet been identified.
Appointments are not necessary but can be made by going to the Arkansas Blood Institute website at https://obi.org/ and selecting the "Find a Blood Drive" button.
The Arkansas Blood Institute exclusively supplies blood for patients in 31 Arkansas hospitals, including the Arkansas Baptist Hospital in Conway and Conway Regional, accounting for 95 percent of all transfused blood in Little Rock and 100 percent in Conway.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network is Arkansas's only statewide public media network, which enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers through the distinct channels AETN PBS, AETN Create, AETN PBS KIDS, AETN World and AETN AIRS on SAP. Audiences can also watch on several digital platforms, and members with AETN Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at aetn.org. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro) and KETZ (El Dorado).