Winter weather is a must for the Olympics, but it is an obstacle for blood supplies.
The Kentucky Blood Center says winter weather often leads to blood drives being cancelled or low donor turnout. At a time where the blood supply is critically low, proactive donations from community drives help to ensure a healthy blood supply for local patients even when inclement weather strikes.
The KBC will be hosting a blood drive at the Baptist Health Hardin auditorium from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6. In addition to supporting Kentuckians in need, all donors will receive a special “Team Donor” long-sleeve shirt, with a style inspired by the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, show a photo I.D., and meet additional requirements.
KBC Donor Recruitment Specialist Brooke Nevius says blood donated through the KBC stays local to aid patients for a wide variety of treatments.
“So many people don’t understand that now that we can spin our bloods and we have so many components, 25 percent of us are going to need blood at some point in our lives, and yet we still have a problem because less than 5 percent of the population is donating,” said Nevius.
Visit www.kybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-775-2522 for more information.
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