Fort Smith Regional Chamber Of Commerce: News Release: Arkansas Blood Institute Partners With Magic Springs

Press release from the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce:

June 01, 2021

NEWS RELEASE
Danny Cervantes ∙ Executive Director Email ∙ danny.cervantes@obi.org Give Blood, Make Summer Memories Give Blood, Make Summer Memories ABI partners with Magic Springs Theme & Water Park for donor giveaway June 1, 2021 ─ June 1, 2021 ─ Arkansas Blood Institute announced today a partnership with Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, Arkansas’s only water and theme park, to give one free day ticket to each blood donor from June 1 through the end of August.  Donors are used to getting a t-shirt when they donate, but this partnership expands this, giving them a free park admission that can be used through Magic Springs' entire operating season. “We know that COVID-19 has been the biggest challenge to the blood supply that Arkansas has ever faced,” said Jack Bateman, general manager at Magic Springs. “Magic Springs is proud to support the local blood supplier and patients across the state, by giving blood donors a special thank you and family fun close to home.” Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. Individuals ages sixteen and up are urged to give blood. “Summer traditionally challenges our ability to collect blood products, as many are vacationing and outside of their normal routines,” said Dr. John Armitage, President and CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. “We’re so thankful to our loyal summer partner Magic Springs for helping us reward those who make their summer a lifesaving one by donating blood for those in need.” Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments can be made by calling 877-340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org. More information on Arkansas Blood Institute can be found at arkbi.org. *16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID is required.

### Arkansas Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide. For more information, visit Arkansas Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide. For more information, visit   arkbi.org arkbi.org . . About Magic Springs Theme and Water Park: About Magic Springs Theme and Water Park: Located on the FUN side of Hot Springs, about 50 miles west of Little Rock, AR, Magic Springs is Arkansas's ONLY theme and water park. A single price admission includes entrance to both the theme and water park, including use of the rides, slides, attractions, concerts and special events. The park is open weekends April, May, October and daily Memorial Day through mid-August. Magic Springs is operated by Premier Parks, LLC. Call 501-318-5370 or visit MagicSprings.com for more information, or to purchase Season Passes or discount tickets.

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