KBC’s 29th Annual “Big Blue Crush” Kicks Off Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Solid Blue fans will face off against Volunteer devotees during the 29th annual Big Blue Crush, running from November 14th through the 18th.

The yearly competition between Kentucky and Tennessee fans donating blood at the Kentucky Blood Center and the Medic Regional Blood Center in Knoxville helps assure a strong blood supply heading into the holidays.

Everyone who registers to give blood during Big Blue Crush will receive a Crush T-shirt and a chance to win a pair of tickets to watch the Cats and the Cards on Nov. 26 at Papa John’s Stadium.

“After the Kentucky-Tennessee game Saturday, we hope Cat fans will be ready to beat the Vols off the field by showing them who saves the most lives,” said Martha Osborne, KBC’s Executive Director of Marketing and Recruitment.

Donor Centers will be open special hours during Crush week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

• Andover Donor Center
  • Andover Shoppes in Lexington
• Beaumont Donor Center
  • Beaumont Centre in Lexington
• Middletown Donor Center
  • near Buffalo Wild Wings in Louisville
• Pikeville Donor Center
  • 472 S. Mayo Trail
• Somerset Donor Center
  • 10 Stonegate Centre at Stoplight 16A

Kentucky now leads the annual competition 15 to 12 with one tie and has won the competition six years in a row.

For more information about KBC, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.