Kentucky Blood Center wants to infuse donors’ summer with a little cash, so the nonprofit is giving away two $500 gift cards each week for a total of $16,000 awarded through September 18.
All donors who register to donate at a KBC donor center or mobile blood drive each week will be entered to win one of two $500 gift cards. The promotion starts May 30. Donors will be entered into the week’s drawing each time they give during the summer. In addition, each registered donor will receive a limited edition shirt (while supplies last).
“The summer months are always tough on the blood supply and given the current state of the economy, we know our donors are experiencing difficult times as well,” said Mandy Brajuha, Director of Marketing for Kentucky Blood Center. “In an effort to help our loyal donors ‘rebound’ this summer, we’re encouraging blood donation to help Kentucky patients and providing a little economic stimulus to 32 lucky winners.”
Donors can help boost the blood supply and get entered to win at these upcoming blood drive:
Hazard ARH
Thursday, July 23 from 2–5:30 pm
KBC Bloodmobile at 100 Medical Center Drive Hazard
University of Pikeville
Wednesday, July 22 from 11 am–3 pm
Lobby Booth Auditorium at 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville
Connection Church
Tuesday, July 21 from 11 am–5 pm
Atrium at 220 South Mayo Trail Pikeville
Appalachian Wireless
Monday, July 20 from 12–4:30 pm
KBC Bloodmobile at 101 Technology Trail Ivel
Mineshaft Harley-Davidson of Pikeville
Saturday, July 18 from 10 am–5:30 pm
KBC Bloodmobile at 114 Harley Drive Pikeville
For every donation, $10 will be donated to Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. Donors will receive 30 percent off clothing and 15 percent of Mineshaft parts.
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, found at kybloodcenter.org.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KBC is requiring appointments for all donor centers and mobile drives to ensure social distancing. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. On the day of donation, donors can complete their health history questions on a tablet, computer or smartphone prior to coming to the blood drive by using QuickPass.