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Bible Baptist Church in Alva will host an Oklahoma Blood Institute blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Bible Baptist is located at 402 Choctaw St.

Each blood donor will receive a limited edition Bigfoot T-shirt. Donors will also receive a coupon from Whataburger for a free honey butter chicken biscuit and be entered for a chance to win Whataburger for a year. Donors also receive a voucher for free admission to their choice of Frontier City, Science Museum Oklahoma, or Safari Joe’s H2O Water & Adventure Park in Tulsa.

“The legend of Bigfoot is not only fun, but it is a way to motivate our donors to believe in themselves and the real power of blood donation,” said John Armitage, M.D., president & CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “One blood donation saves up to three lives, so your donation truly makes a positive impact for local patients and their families.”

All blood types are needed, but O-negative blood donors are especially urged to give, as this universal blood type helps any patient, regardless of blood type, in an emergency.

Donors also receive free health screenings and Donor Rewards points, redeemable at Oklahoma Blood Institute’s online store. If donors opt not to take the T-shirt, Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a monetary donation to Global Blood Fund for blood center assistance in developing countries.