Be a Donor Champion: Northwestern Hosts February Blood Drive

February 11, 2026

Event graphic with white wood plank background and orange paint splatter design. Text reads "DONOR CHAMPIONS" with tagline "More than ice in our veins" at top. Main content states "Northwestern Oklahoma State University Blood Drives, Wednesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us in the Ranger Room! Walk-ins Welcome!" Bottom shows black t-shirt with "DONOR CHAMPIONS" basketball design and text "More than ice in our veins." Three QR codes present: top right for trivia, bottom two for scheduling Wednesday and Thursday appointments. Orange banner states "STEP UP. GIVE BLOOD. EARN OUR EXCLUSIVE DONOR CHAMPIONS T-SHIRT." Our Blood Institute logo and contact information (877-340-8777, obi.org) at bottom right.ALVA, Okla. — Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Business Club, Pre-Nursing Association and Student Nurses Association will partner with Our Blood Institute to host the “Donor Champions” blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Student Center Ranger Room on the Alva campus.

The organizations have set a goal of collecting 51 blood donations during the two-day drive. The event is open to students, faculty, staff and community members.

All donors will receive an exclusive “Donor Champions” t-shirt while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome, and photo identification is required to donate.

Those wishing to donate are encouraged to go online and make an appointment. To make an appointment visit ourbloodinstitute.org/events/northwestern-oklahoma-state-university-blood-drive/.

For more information contact Kaylyn Hansen, service learning coordinator, at (580) 327-8150 or klhansen@nwosu.edu.

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CONTACT FOR RELEASE:
Corky Hall, University Relations Intern
cahall85@rangers.nwosu.edu | 580-327-8482



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