Crush the Vols!
Big Blue Nation, Kentucky Blood Center needs you to channel your passion toward saving local lives. The 38th annual Big Blue Crush is on campus Nov. 17–21, offering Wildcats an opportunity to beat rival Tennessee and provide lifesaving blood to Kentuckians.
KBC will have several opportunities for University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff to donate. All donation locations on campus will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Gatton Student Center (Ballroom A): Monday–Tuesday, Nov. 17–18 & Thursday–Friday, Nov. 20–21
- William T. Young Library (KBC Bloodmobile): Monday, Nov. 17 & Wednesday, Nov. 19
- UK Lewis Honors College (Scholars Student Lounge): Wednesday–Friday, Nov. 19–21
Please scroll below to find links for appointment times!
Campus Thank You Items
All UK campus donors will receive the following items as a thank you for donating:
- Big Blue Crush long-sleeve shirt
- Coupon for a free entrée at Qdoba
- $5 Starbucks gift card
All are while supplies last!
KBC will also make a $5 donation to a DanceBlue team of a donor's choosing for giving blood (donor must fill out a slip at donation).
KBC is proud to partner with UK Invests. A deposit will be provided by UK Invests into the enrolled accounts of students who participate in the blood drive.
Three Locations Available to Donate
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 800.775.2522 or scroll down and click on a link below. 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.
Gatton Student Center (Ballroom A)
- Monday, Nov. 17 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- Thursday, Nov. 20 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- Friday, Nov. 21 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)