Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) announced that all donors who give blood at a KBC donors center will walk away with a $20 Amazon gift card. KBC will be giving away the gift cards until the end of the day on Friday, July 7th.

KBC’s Donor Appreciation Days are taking place this summer to counter historically poor turnout weeks during a period of traditionally high need. The Independence Day holiday week traditionally puts a strain on the blood supply because of poor collections and an uptick in trauma-related transfusions. Many traumas require more than 50 units of blood.

Donors can schedule an appointment at a KBC donor center by calling 800.775.2522. All donor centers are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.