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LEXINGTON, Ky. – With Kentucky seeking a fourth straight win in the annual Big Blue Slam, Florida donors pumped the brakes on any notion that victory in this blood battle

The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is holding a blood drive on the University of Kentucky’s campus for students to donate blood as part of the 16th annual Big Blue Slam event, according to the KBC website. The Big Blue Slam blood drive spans Jan. 22-26 in Ballroom A of the Gatton Student Center from 10...

KBC will offer three locations for students, staff and faculty to save local lives.

Donors can give blood at Gatton Student Center Monday through Friday.

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to present challenges in getting blood donations.

Somerset Donor Center 10 Stonegate Centre (Stoplight 16A), Somerset 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. If you are awaiting COVID-19 results due to symptoms, please do not attempt to donate. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, found at kybloodcenter.org. Appointments at the centers are preferred to ensure social distancing...

The 13th annual Big Blue Slam kicks off Monday, January 25th. It’s a competition between the blood donors of Kentucky Blood Center and LifeSouth Blood Center in Gainesville, Florida. Big Blue Slam in 2021 is not only about donating blood, it’s also about donating plasma. Someone who’s had COVID-19 has plasma with antibodies that can help those struggling with the virus. All donors will be tested for these antibodies. If they have them, they’ll have the option to return later and make th...

Somerset Donor Center 10 Stonegate Centre (Stoplight 16A), Somerset 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. If you are awaiting COVID-19 results due to symptoms, please do not attempt to donate. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, found at kybloodcenter.org. Appointments at the centers are preferred to ensure social distancing....

Big Blue Slam blood drive gives UK fans a chance to save lives, beat Gators Stock photo via Pixabay and last updated 2021-01-22 11:18:08-05 LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In a season when nothing has been routine, Kentucky Blood Center is hoping UK fans will turn out in force for its annual blood drive competition LifeSouth Community Blood Center in Florida. The 13th annual Big Blue Slam is Jan. 25-29 at all Kentucky Blood Center donor centers and blood drives and comes at an important time as...