Show Your Patriotism By Donating Blood On Friday, June 12
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The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street).
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, donors who show their patriotism by donating blood can receive a “United We Give” T-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of ice cream—an American staple—from Blue Bell. All items are available while supplies last.
The Kentucky Blood Center is commemorating the United States Semiquincentennial with its “Red, White and Blue Bell” celebration.
Donating blood is considered a profound act of patriotism. One in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime for a wide range of treatments, but because blood cannot be manufactured, local patients rely entirely on the generosity of donors who selflessly donate to help others.
The Kentucky Blood Center needs 400 donors a day to provide a healthy supply of blood to more than 70 local hospitals in Kentucky. Blood donations historically dwindle during the summer because of warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school – unfortunately coinciding with trauma season when blood transfusions often increase.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800-775-2522.
Kentucky Blood Center, the largest independent, full-service, nonprofit blood center in the Commonwealth, has been saving local lives since 1968. Licensed by the FDA, the Kentucky Blood Center’s sole purpose is to collect, process and distribute blood for patients in Kentucky. The center provides services in 90 counties and has donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Pikeville, Somerset and the Tri-County area (Corbin).
For more information, visit kybloodcenter.org.
