Oklahoma Blood Institute will hold a Bigfoot-themed blood drive with Hennessey High School on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hennessey High School, 707 E. Oklahoma.  

Each blood donor will receive a limited edition Bigfoot t-shirt.  Donors will also receive a coupon for free food and theme park entrances.  

“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 and 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.

Only 10 percent of people in the United States who are eligible to give blood actually do.  Blood donation takes just about an hour, and each donation can save the lives of up to three patients.