Saving lives is a legendary act. Kentucky Blood Center is asking for local legends to rise to the occasion and donate blood at an upcoming drive in the community.
As a token of appreciation, donors will receive a punny “Legend Dairy” T-shirt (while supplies last).
Wayne County Community
Tuesday, April 22 from 1–5:30 p.m.
Aspire Center
Conference Room
90 Airport Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
Sponsored by Wayne County Extension Homemakers
Local legends stepping up to donate blood is critical to maintaining a healthy blood supply as blood cannot be manufactured. The only way to provide lifesaving blood products for patients at more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky is through the generosity of donors.
One in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime. One in seven people admitted to a hospital will receive blood.
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).