Kentucky fans take the lead in blood drive competition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Solid Blue fans have taken the lead in the annual Big Blue Crush Blood Drive competition against Tennessee.

The Kentucky Blood Center says 453 Kentucky fans donated on day one compared to 387 Tennessee fans. KBC says Monday was the best opening day since 2019.

Everyone who donates blood this week gets a free Big Blue Crush shirt and will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the Kentucky versus Louisville football game at Kroger Field on November 30th.

The competition ends Friday.

For a list of places to donate, click this link here.