LAWTON, Okla., – This month, Comanche Nation Entertainment is partnering with Our Blood Institute to host blood drives across Southwest Oklahoma to address the ongoing donor shortage. Scheduled for May 21 and 22, the blood drives will be held at Comanche Red River Hotel Casino in Devol and Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton.
Both are open to the public. Comanche Nation Entertainment is offering guests who donate blood additional incentives, including free t-shirts and $10 in Comanche Credit.
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Donors can participate between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Comanche Nation Casino’s blood drive on Tuesday, May 21 and Comanche Red River Hotel and Casino’s on Wednesday, May 22. Prior to donating, all participants will receive a health screening, blood pressure and cholesterol check.
Comanche Nation Entertainment hosts blood drives at its properties throughout the year as part of its community giving initiative Comanche Cares. The drives support the state’s high demand for blood donations.
According to Our Blood Institute, someone needs blood in the state every two seconds, and one blood donation can save up to three lives. Blood transfusions are often needed for those involved in car crashes, surgeries and other treatments for cancer patients or another illness.
For more information about Our Blood Institute, visit www.ourbloodinstitute.org. To learn more about Comanche Nation Entertainment, visit www.comanchenationentertainment.com.
ABOUT COMANCHE NATION ENTERTAINMENT
Comanche Nation Entertainment operates Comanche Nation Casino in Lawton, Comanche Red River Hotel Casino and Comanche War Pony Casino in Devol, Comanche Cache Casino in Cache, Comanche Spur Casino in Elgin and Comanche Star Casino in Walters. Its Comanche Travel Plazas, Smoke Shops and Quick Stops are located throughout Southwest Oklahoma.
True to its tribal heritage, Comanche Nation Entertainment is committed to family. It treats its team members like family and supports vital community services in the towns where it operates. Its mission at all of its properties is to provide a fun and exciting experience for guests, a safe and rewarding environment for team members and prosperity for the Comanche Nation.
