The annual WKYT Blood Drive is set this year for Tuesday, Aug. 25. The 2026 drive, which will be in honor of First Responders, will take place at KBC's five Central Kentucky locations (Beaumont, Andover, Frankfort, Somerset or Tri-County).
Kentucky Blood recently celebrated the first anniversary of a partnership with four local emergency medical service teams that has strengthened emergency response capabilities in Central Kentucky. With local EMS vehicles equipped with whole blood from KBC donors for transfusion, emergency medical technicians have been able to take immediate action to life-threatening medical conditions that has improved patient survival rates who have experienced physical trauma.
The EMS partnership is a part of a wider operation at KBC to save local lives daily. KBC provides lifesaving blood products to more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky. One in four patients will need a blood tranfusion in their lifetime for a variety of medical treatments. Blood cannot be manufactured, so the only way to ensure blood is available for local patients is through the generosity of donors.
Get Treats from Chick-fil-A Donut Days and More for Saving Local Lives
KBC donors who save lives never walk away empty-handed, but those who give blood Aug. 25 will receive special treats as a thank you for boosting the blood supply.
Donors on Aug. 25 will receive the following:
- Free entrée coupon from Chick-fil-A
- Cookies from Donut Days
- "Local Lifesaver" hat
- KBC shirt of choice
All items are while supplies last.
Donations at this drive will help boost the summer blood supply, which suffers in the summer because of an increase in transfusions during trauma season and a decrease in donations.
Ready to Save Local Lives?
Participating KBC donor centers are open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Click the link below or call 800.775.2522 to schedule your appointment.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo ID and meet additional requirements.
Beaumont Donor Center
Phone: 859.276.2534
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522
Andover Donor Center
Phone: 859.327.3223
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522
Frankfort Donor Center
Phone: 502.234.2447
Hours:
Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522
Somerset Donor Center
Phone: 606.679.7413
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522
Tri-County Donor Center
Phone: 606.261.7002
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schedule an appointment or call 800-775-2522.