The need for blood donation is constant.
Patients in our hospitals have needs
365-days-a year.
Every two seconds someone needs blood.
OBI manages the life-saving donations from more than 140,000 individuals each year.
There is no substitute for human blood.
Supplies must be constantly renewed.
Life Saving Stories
A Terrifying End To A Day With Friends
It was a summer night, June 2011, when three teenage boys ventured into the woods behind Ty Kiser’s house in Sulphur, Oklahoma. They had high hopes of shooting at game, exploring the territory and sharing “boy” stories; however, by evening’s end, they faced a much different kind of journey.
The boys eventually began to make their way back to Ty’s house; that is when one of the guns accidentally discharged, striking Ty in the chest. One friend stayed with Ty, the other ran to Ty’s house where Sissy, Ty’s mother, was expecting the boys to return with grand stories of hunting and exploring. She was not expecting a panicky voice to yell the words, “Ty has been shot!”
Mom and Ty’s friend quickly drove to the edge of the woods where they found Ty with a small bullet...// Read More
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Cowboys Win Spring Bedlam Blood Battle
May 8, 2012 – The winning school in this semester’s Bedlam Blood Battle was Oklahoma State University (OSU). A total of 1,096 Cowboys volunteered to give blood with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) in the friendly competition...// Read More
OBI – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
April 27, 2012 - Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) is actively seeking volunteers. Opportunities for camaraderie, community service and skill development exist in offices, donor centers and at mobile blood drives. Flexible times and...// Read More
OU Athletic Department Opens Arms for Blood Drive
April 25, 2012 – The University of Oklahoma (OU) Athletic Department opened its arms for a two-day blood drive this week. Some130 staff and students joined them to support Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI).
Coaches greeted...// Read More