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Published June 10, 2026

Second annual Bikers for Blood drive June 13

OSAGE BEACH – Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson is teaming up with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), to host the second annual Bikers for Blood drive and they are inviting the community to roll up their sleeves and donate.

CBCO says they are the sole provider of blood, plasma and platelets to more than 40 area hospitals, including Lake Regional Health System.

The Bikers for Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, June 13 at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson,
6482 Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The event brings together motorcycle riders and community members to support local patients in need of blood.

Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson has joined CBCO to help raise awareness of the ongoing need for blood donations across the region.

“We are proud to team up with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to support this important community event” said Joe Cook, General Manager of Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson. “Blood donations are essential for patients in our area, and events like this make it easy for people to step up and help. We encourage riders and the community to come out, donate and be part of something that truly makes a difference.”

All donors will receive a Give & Go Fun Pass valued at more than $245 in free admissions and activities to SuperSplash USA, Andy B’s, Fritz’s Adventure and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Donors will also receive a custom “Bikers for Blood” T-shirt and a $10 Lake of the Ozarks Harley- Davidson gift card, while supplies last.

The gift card is not valid toward the purchase of a new motorcycle.

To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org or by calling 417-227-5006.

Photo identification is required.

Donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. Eligible donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and not have donated blood in the past 56 days.

About Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the exclusive provider of blood, plasma, and platelets to patients at more than 40 area hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and southeast Kansas.

More than 60,000 donations of blood are required each year to meet the local transfusion. For more information, visit CBCO.org

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