Big Blue Slam underway at Kentucky Blood Center locations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Big Blue Slam battle is back between the Kentucky Blood Center and the LifeSouth Community Blood Center in Florida for the 16th year.

The competition begins today and lasts through Friday.

KBC leads Florida in the series 9-6, on a three-year winning streak.

All donors who give blood will receive a Big Blue Slam T-shirt and will be entered to win lower-level tickets to the UK-Florida men’s basketball game in Rupp Arena on Jan. 31.

KBC estimates more than 450 blood donations were lost last week because of weather-related cancellations; the blood center is hopeful this week will aid their critical need for blood supply — especially O- and A-.

Eight donor centers are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can see them here: kybloodcenter.org.