Donate Like Dolly Day Friday, Sept. 4

Pink graphic that says Donate Like Dolly on Friday Sept. 4 for in-center donors to receive a commemorative T-shirt and a $5 donation to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Graphic includes a commeorative pink shirt with Dolly Parton's likeness and a quote that says I always just through if you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours and donate like Dolly.

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.  

 

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).