This January, Kentucky Blood Center and blood nations across the country are celebrating National Blood Donor Month to recognize those who regularly roll up their sleeves to help save local lives.

 To kick off the month, KBC is offering its always popular hoodies now through Jan. 14 at all locations.

KBC relies on volunteer blood donors to supply more than 70 local hospitals and meet area patients’ needs. Donated blood components are vital to a wide range of treatments, including cancer, trauma, sickle cell disease, organ transplant, surgeries and much more.

As people make resolutions for the new year, Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging potential donors to make the gift of live a part of their plans. Blood donations typically take less than an hour, and products from a single donation can save up to three lives.

Donors can schedule an appointment at kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted as space allows.