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2022 Big Blue Slam Final Results Jan. 28, 2022

Big Blue Slam 2021 final results: Kentuky defeats Florida with 1,405 donors to 1,344.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky finished strong despite a blustery weather day to win the 14th annual Big Blue Slam – Kentucky Blood Center’s annual competituion with LifeSouth Community Blood Center and Florida Gator fans. The final score was 1,405 donors for Kentucky and 1,344 donors for Kentucky. Big Blue Nation now leads the overall series 8-6.

 Big Blue Slam helps to encourage blood donors when winter weather and flu season can hamper donations. Friday saw 275 Kentucky donors roll up their sleeves, while Florida finished strong with 281 donors.

“With today’s weather, we were concerned about turnout,”  said Mandy Brajuha, Vice President of External Relations. “The Big Blue faithful didn’t let us down though and we were able to bring home the win for the second year in a row.”

Fans who missed this event are still encouraged to donate blood as a critical blood shortage continues to persist across the country. KBC donor centers, which are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays, are listed below:

To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

About Kentucky Blood Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Celebrating more than 50 years of saving lives in Kentucky, KBC is the largest independent, full-service, nonprofit blood center in Kentucky. 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, Pikeville and Somerset. 

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

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

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

Frankfort Donor Center

Phone: 502.234.2447

Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 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 

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