For a limited-time, KBC donors receive hoodie sweatshirt

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The need for blood and blood donors doesn’t slow down during the winter. Cancer treatments, premature births, car accidents, diseases and surgeries continue. Blood donations, however, frequently decrease due to school cancellations, weather-related travel issues and cold and flu season. 

Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is inviting generous donors to help local patients by giving at the blood drive listed below. As a thank you, donors will receive a fun KBC hoodie to keep them warm this winter. 

Garrard County Community

• Tuesday, January 7 from 1–6 pm

• Community Room Lancaster First Southern National Bank

• at 27 Public Square Lancaster.

• Sponsored by the Lancaster Women's Club

Blood donors must be at least 17-years-old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, found at kybloodcenter.org.

Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

About Kentucky Blood Center

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.