Kentucky Trying to Catch Tennessee in Big Blue Crush
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 16, 2011) - Entering day No. 3 of the 24th Annual Big Blue Crush Blood Drive competition, Kentucky fans trail Tennessee by just 46 units,
1,118 to 1,072.
“A great turnout on Wednesday could easily put Kentucky in the lead. All donors, all types are needed at all KBC locations for us to beat the Vols again this year,” said Martha Osborne, executive director of recruitment and marketing for the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC).
KBC is providing special gifts for donors during the competition. Donors will receive a special edition T-shirt, a coupon for a free McDonald’s McCafé Beverage, and a chance to win a $200 gas card and the grand prize NCAA Game Package.
All KBC donor centers will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the competition. There will also be a number of blood drives throughout the area, including on the UK campus:
- Wednesday thru Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts
- Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ralph G. Anderson Building (Student Commons Lobby)
- Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chandler Hospital, Room H-133
- Thursday, 1-7:30 p.m., Johnson Center
- Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chandler Hospital, Room H-133
To find a donation location or to schedule an appointment, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800-775-2522.
About Big Blue Crush
Tennessee leads the rivalry 12 to 10 with 1 tie, but Kentucky won the competition last year for the first time since 2002. KBC has set a goal of 4,000 donors this year, in hopes of keeping the trophy. This friendly competition ensures an adequate blood supply during the holidays.
About KBC
Kentucky Blood Center, the largest FDA regulated blood bank in Kentucky, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients at nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics in more than 60 counties. KBC relies on volunteers to collect 400 pints of blood per day to meet area patients’ needs. Over the last year KBC distributed nearly 130,000 blood components.