LEXINGTON, Ky. – It’s time to sock it to blood shortages. To do that, donors must step up.
Donors in your community can put their feet up and donate blood at this upcoming Kentucky Blood Center drive detailed below. All donors will receive a two-pack of socks (while supplies last) as a thank you for boosting the blood supply. In addition, three lucky donors will win a $25 Walmart gift card!
Magoffin County Community
Friday, Dec. 19 from 1–5 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
134 Dixie Ave
Salyersville, KY 41465
Stocking the shelves is important for the 70-plus hospitals Kentucky Blood Center provides blood to. The upcoming winter season can disrupt blood collections with weather cancellations and an uptick in illnesses.
Donating blood is easy. Whole blood donations take less than an hour from registration to refreshment, and the blood collection process only takes 8-12 minutes. One hour at this KBC drive could save up to three local lives.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.
About Kentucky Blood Center
KBC, the largest independent, full-service, nonprofit blood center in Kentucky, has been saving local lives since 1968. Licensed by the FDA, KBC’s sole purpose is to collect, process and distribute blood for patients in Kentucky. KBC provides services in 90 Kentucky counties and has donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Pikeville, Somerset and the Tri-County area (Corbin).
