Gift Cards for 'Gift of Life'
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The gift that doesn't cost a dime will bring smiles to both the giver and the receiver.
The Kentucky Blood Center has launched its call for Holiday Heroes to help prevent blood shortages in Kentucky. Individuals who give blood or platelets to the Kentucky Blood Center from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 will receive $10 gift cards for a variety of merchants.
"We hope there is no shortage of heroes, so that there is no shortage of blood," said Jim Tinker, Kentucky Blood Center spokesperson. "What gift could be more valuable than life?"
All donors will receive a $10 gift card. Different cards will be given on different days and cards may vary at different locations. Merchants in the giveaway include Walmart, Lowe's, Applebee’s and Speedway. Donors may make an appointment to give blood by visiting kybloodcenter.org or calling 800-775-2522. Walk-in donors are welcome.
Lexington Center, Dec. 22-24, $10 Walmart Card
Somerset Center, Dec. 22-24, $10 Walmart Card
Pikeville Center, Dec. 22-24, $10 Walmart Card
Magoffin County Community, Dec. 22, $10 Speedway Card
Legend Suzuki-Outdoor Adventure, Dec. 23, $10 Walmart Card
USP Big Sandy, Dec. 23, $10 Speedway Card
Department for Local Government, Dec. 24, $10 Walmart Card
Lexington Center, Dec. 26-27, $10 Applebee's Card
Somerset Center, Dec. 26-27, $10 Ruby Tuesday Card
Pikeville Center, Dec. 26-27, $10 Applebee's Card
Danville Big Lots, Dec. 26, $10 Applebee's Card
Harrodsburg Walmart, Dec. 26, $10 Walmart Card
Lexington Center, Dec. 28-31, $10 Speedway Card
Somerset Center, Dec. 28-31, $10 Speedway Card
Pikeville Center, Dec. 28-31, $10 Speedway Card
Bourbon County Community, Dec. 29, $10 Speedway Card
Corbin Forcht Bank, Dec. 29, $10 Speedway Card
Corbin Pepsi-Cola, Dec. 29, $10 Speedway Card
Crab Orchard Community, Dec. 29, $10 VISA Card
3M, Dec. 30, $10 Speedway Card
Adair County, Dec. 30, $10 Speedway Card
Clay County Community, Dec. 30, $10 Speedway Card
Hazard ARH, Dec. 30, $10 Shell Card
Letcher County Group, Dec. 30, $10 Shell Card
London Walmart Distribution, Dec. 30, $10 Speedway Card
North London Kroger, Dec. 30, $10 Kroger Card
West Lake Regional Hospital, Dec. 30, $10 Speedway Card
Capital Plaza, Dec. 31, $10 Speedway Card
Lexington Center, Jan. 1-2, $10 Lowe's Card
Somerset Center, Jan. 1-2, $10 Lowe's Card
Pikeville Center, Jan. 1-2, $10 Lowe's Card
McDowell Wellness Center, Jan. 2, $10 Lowe's Card
Mission in Motion, Jan. 2, $10 Speedway Card
New Horizons Medical Center, Jan. 2, $10 Speedway Card
Rockcastle Hospital, Jan. 2, $10 Shell Card
The Kentucky Blood Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients at nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics in more than 60 counties.