Kentucky Blood Center now allows many cancer survivors to donate blood one year after treatment.
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All donors will receive a chicken dinner and a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last.
The new location replaces the old one that was located at 12905 Shelbyville Road, which closed on Oct. 26.Â
All presenting donors will also be entered to win a Big Green Egg grill, thanks to Brownsboro Hardware & Paint, one winner each day!
Dozens of people lined up outside Shelby County's Blair Center on Friday eager for the chance to help save a life.
The American Red Cross declared an emergency due to a critical blood shortage.
January is also National Blood Donor Month. To say "thank you," KBC is offering donors a free hoodie at all locations through Jan. 20.
The goal is to have more than 500 donors between both days.
The yearly blood battle between Kentucky and Tennessee fans is now underway.
According to the Red Cross, it has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the past two months.