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Catholics Care Blood Drives

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Kentucky Blood Center is proud to partner with the Catholics Care to create meaningful opportunities for Catholics to give back to the community and to fulfill Christ's command to heal the sick. 

One in four people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime for everything from traumas to cancer treatments, diseases, blood disorders, organ transplants, routine surgeries and so much more. Blood transfusions are one of the most common procedures performed in hospitals. 

Unfortunately, only about 3% of the U.S. population donates blood even though 62% are eligible to do so. Blood cannot be manufactured, so the only way to save the lives of those who need blood is through the generosity of donors.

Blood donation is easy, efficient and has a major impact. One whole blood donation – which only takes 45 minutes to an hour from registration to refreshment – can save up to three lives. 

Ready to Save Lives?

Graphic of the state of Kentucky that says 400 donors needed daily in Kentucky.

There are six upcoming opportunities in fall 2025 to donate at one of the diocese's parishes or schools. Please click the blue links below to schedule your appointment or call 800.775.2522.

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 ID and meet additional requirements.

Appointments are preferred by walk-ins are welcome!

Christ the King Cathedral School
Hehman Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 22
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Pax Christi Catholic Church
Parish Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 29
1 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Lexington Catholic High School (please coordinate with Lexington Catholic High School for appointments)
New Gym Foyer
Thursday, Oct. 30
9 a.m.–3 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
KBC Bloodmobile
Friday, Oct. 31
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul School 
Theater
Monday, Nov. 3
11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School 
KBC Bloodmobile
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Noon–5 p.m.

About Kentucky Blood Center

KBC, the largest independent, full-service, nonprofit blood center in Kentucky, has been saving local lives since 1968. Licensed by the FDA, KBC’s sole purpose is to collect, process and distribute blood for patients in Kentucky. KBC provides services in 90 Kentucky counties and has donor centers in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Pikeville, Somerset and the Tri-County area (Corbin).