Blood collected by the center goes to more than 70 hospitals across Kentucky where it's used for surgeries, diseases like cancer, trauma, organ transplants, premature births and more.
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Donors who give blood between May 28 to June 29 at any Kentucky Blood Center location will be entered to win the tickets and a $500 Visa gift card to help with travel.
The local nonprofit is encouraging blood donations by giving a $20 Amazon gift card to all donors who give blood Monday.
Melissa almost bled to death after complications arose during and after labor and she ended up receiving more than a dozen units of blood, which saved her life.
The center said it typically sees fewer donations this time of year, and it's still trying to replenish its shelves from the pandemic.
The Kentucky Blood Center held "Super Donor Week" from May 16-21, in honor of Knox Shepherd, a 3-year-old boy who has been through rigorous cancer treatments.
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The Kentucky Blood Center is holding blood drive through Saturday, May 21 in honor of Knox Shepherd.