Dolly Parton, an American singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman, died on Aug. 25. No matter your class, gender, religion, musical genre or political views, Parton transcended not just because of her iconic musical talent, but because of her authenticity, philanthrophy and universal kindness.
In rememberance of "the Queen of Country," Kentucky Blood Center is dubbing Friday, Sept. 4 "Donate Like Dolly" day at its donor center locations. To honor Dolly's propensity to give to others, KBC donors can give blood in her memory.
All donors who give at a KBC donor center on Sept. 4 will receive a commemorative "Donate Like Dolly" T-shirt, and a $5 donation will be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. T-shirts are while supplies last.
Most KBC donor centers are open Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please check specific locations below or call 800.775.2522 to schedule your appointment.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements.
Donate Like Dolly
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.