Catholics Care Blood Drives

Graphic that states 62% of people are eligible to give blood but only 3% do.

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. One in seven people admitted to a hospital will need a blood transfusion.

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. 

There are five upcoming opportunities this fall to donate at one of the diocese's parishes or schools. Please see below to schedule your appointment. 

1 Donation Saves Up to 3 Lives

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.

Please click the blue links below to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred by walk-ins are welcome!

Lexington Catholic High School (please coordinate with Lexington Catholic High School for appointments)
New Gym Foyer
Oct. 22
9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saints Peter and Paul School
Gym
Oct. 29
11 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

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

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School
Church Meeting Room CD
Nov. 14
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).