Big Blue Slam, Kentucky Blood Center’s annual competition with LifeSouth Community Blood Center in Florida to shore up the winter blood supply, is underway at all KBC donor centers and mobile drives. 

All eight KBC donor centers and mobile drives are participating in the friendly blood drive, which began Monday and lasts through Friday.

Donors can give at any of KBC’s eight donor centers or any mobile drive throughout the week.

KBC provides lifesaving blood to more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky, but the nonprofit organization has struggled to meet local need for nearly three years from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Donors can schedule an appointment at kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. Appointments are highly encouraged during Big Blue Slam. Walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.