Win Tickets To See Argentina Vs. Austria Through Blood Donation

One of the biggest sporting events in the world is going on right now and you could be going to the game with your blood donation.

Soccer or futbol as the people traveling across the world to America want us to call the sport, is massive right now. One of the biggest players on the planet is Lionel Messi, who plays for Argentina. They have a game on June 22nd at Dallas Stadium (FIFA makes them call it that, you know it as AT&T Stadium) against Austria. You could be at that game!

Donate Blood in Wichita Falls for a Shot at Soccer Tickets

You can donate between now and June 18th to put your name in the running to win a pair of tickets to this game. Donate at Our Blood Institute in Wichita Falls at 3709 Gregory Street. Platelet donors and Type O donors will receive two entries for their donation. If you don't win the tickets, you won't walk away empty handed. Everyone that donates gets a free ticket to theme park of their choice between Frontier City, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor or Magic Springs Theme and Water Park. More info can be found here.

Blood Donation Information at Our Blood Institute in Wichita Falls

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old or older can give blood. Donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Mobile Blood Drives in Wichita Falls This Week

If you live closer to one of these locations, the Blood Mobile will be around town this week at these places.

United Regional Hospital- Today (June 16th) until 4pm in the Wichita Room
Rotary Club at The Forum- June 18 from 1030-130pm on the Bloodmobile on Speedway

Summer is one of the most challenging times of the year for the blood supply. School breaks, vacations and busy schedules often lead to fewer donations while the need for blood remains constant. Blood donors help ensure lifesaving blood is available for trauma victims, cancer patients, surgery patients and others who depend on transfusions.

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