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Central Bank Center Blood Drive March 16, 2026 | Noon–6 p.m.

Central Kentucky’s epicenter for events will be hosting one of its most important ones to date: a blood drive to save local lives. Donors in and around downtown Lexington are encouraged to donate blood March 16 at Central Bank Center anytime from noon to 6 p.m. The blood drive will be located in Club C off Vine Street.

All donations with Kentucky Blood Center stay in state to save local lives at more than 70-plus Kentucky hospitals. Whole blood donations typically take no more than 45 minutes from registration to refreshment, and one donation can save up to three 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 I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org.

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KBC T-shirt that says Support Your Local Blood Center with tickets of Chicago, Disney on Ice and Bert Kreischer.

You Could Win Tickets for Donating Blood

All donors who give blood at the Central Bank Center Blood Drive will receive a "Support Your Local Blood Center" T-shirt. Plus, donor will be entered to win tickets to one of the following Central Bank Center events: 

  • 2 tickets to Chicago at the Opera House (March 20–22)
  • 2 tickets to Bert Kreischer (April 11)
  • 4 tickets Disney On Ice (May 1–3)

Parking and Directions

Central Bank Center logo.

Parking for donors will be free in High Street parking lot. Donors should bring their parking voucher to the drive to be validated. 

Donors can enter the blood drive via High Street or Vine Street. 

For High Street access, donors should take the escalators or stairs down to the lower-level lobby. Donors entering via Vine Street should proceed through the doors and enter Club C.

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).