Kentucky blood donors can be “Holiday Heroes”

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ) – The holiday season is a critical time for Kentucky Blood Center as blood donations typically decline due to travel and other holiday activities that keep many regular donors away. The need for blood doesn’t take a vacation, though, because cancer treatments, premature births, car accidents, blood diseases and surgeries continue.

To help encourage blood donation and prevent a holiday blood shortage, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is offering donors two movie passes when they give blood Dec. 19 – 31 at any KBC donor center.

“While most of us are thinking holidays, parties and fun family activities, Kentucky patients are depending on blood donors. We hope everyone who is eligible to give the gift of life in the next two weeks will do so and be a holiday hero to a Kentucky patient,” said Martha Osborne, KBC’s Executive Director of Marketing & Recruitment.

Walk-ins are welcome, but donors may schedule appointments or get more information by calling 800.775-2522 or visiting kybloodcenter.org.

KBC’s five donor centers will be open special hours – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. They will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.