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Big Blue Crush 2025

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November 17th - November 21st

The 38th annual Big Blue Crush is here, offering Kentuckians a chance to save lives and beat rival Tennessee in the process.

The yearly blood competition between Kentucky Blood Center and MEDIC Regional Blood Center in Tennessee will take place Nov. 17–21 at all KBC locations. KBC leads the series 22–14–1 in the all-important push to boost the blood supply before the Thanksgiving holiday week.

Donors can give at any of KBC’s eight donor centers or mobile drives throughout the week. Most KBC donor centers, listed below, are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Big Blue Crush (please see specific donor centers for exceptions). Mobile drives, including at the University of Kentucky, can be found below.

As a thank you for saving lives, all donors will receive a limited-edition long-sleeve shirt.

Donor Center Locations

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

Middletown Donor Center

Phone: 502.290.0537

Hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522

Hillview Donor Center

Phone: 502.915.0989

Hours:
Tuesday–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 

Pikeville Donor Center

Phone: 606.432.4979

Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday–Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 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. 

Big Blue Crush Mobile Drives

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All drive times are EST unless noted otherwise.

Monday, Nov. 17

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Thursday, Nov. 20

Friday, Nov. 21

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).