Donors with Kentucky Blood Center outpaced Tennessee’s MEDIC Regional Blood Center for the second time in three days, 428–402 on Wednesday, but the Volunteers lead Kentucky in the overall competition 1,270–1,260 thanks to Tuesday’s strong showing.
KBC officials say donor turnout over the final two days will be important for the 70-plus local hospitals it provides blood to. Big Blue Crush is a proactive push to counter historically low donor turnout over Thanksgiving week, and KBC was in short supply of lifesaving blood products heading into the week.
A full list of Big Blue Crush drives available to the public are available at bit.ly/KBC_BigBlueCrush2025. Donors can schedule an appointment at that link or call 800.775.2522. Appointments are highly encouraged during Big Blue Crush. Walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.
Mobile drives will be on the University of Kentucky’s campus again and in Cumberland, Lincoln, Morgan and Russell counties. Most KBC donor centers will be open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All donors will be thanked with a heathered long-sleeve shirt.