Kentucky Blood Center announced that they are offering two free movie tickets to each donor who gives blood from now through July 5th.

Officials with Kentucky Blood Center said donors are urgently needed this week as increased transfusions and waning collections have been a concern as the holiday could put a critical strain on the blood supply, which will impact the 70 Kentucky hospitals that Kentucky Blood Center serves.

Although all blood types are needed, O-negative and A-negative blood have particularly been in high demand recently. Supply levels for those blood types have dipped as low as a half-day supply over the last several weeks.

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. KBC will be closed July 4. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.