Florida increases lead over Kentucky with one day left in blood drive competition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Florida pulled out to a 64-point advantage on Thursday against Kentucky in the 10th annual Big Blue Slam. The Gators now lead the Cats, 1,231 to 1,167, with one day to go.

“Tomorrow is the last day and the last chance to beat those Gators!” said Martha Osborne, Vice President of Marketing for Kentucky Blood Center (KBC). “It’s been a good week, but we need a really strong finish to assure a win and a strong blood supply, which will certainly help after recent winter weather impacted blood donations.”

To encourage donations tomorrow, everyone who registers to give blood at a KBC donor center will receive a movie ticket in addition to a Big Blue Slam shirt.

KBC and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Florida enjoy this friendly competition every January to see whose donors can give the most blood. Kentucky leads the Gators in this blood battle, 5 to 4.

KBC donor centers, listed below are open special hours during Big Blue Slam week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.


Beaumont Donor Center

3121 Beaumont Centre Circle, Lexington

 

Andover Donor Center

3130 Maple Leaf Drive, Lexington

 

Middletown Donor Center

12905 Shelbyville Road, Louisville

 

Somerset Donor Center

10 Stonegate Centre at Stoplight 16A

 

Pikeville Donor Center

472 S. Mayo Trail

 

To make an appointment or to find other donation locations, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775-2522, ext. 3758. Walk-ins are also welcome at all locations.

Blood donors must be at least 17-years-old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Donors must also show a photo I.D. with first and last name, like a state-issued driver’s license. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.

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