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Big Blue Slam 2023 Slam the Gators!

All donors will receive a 'Basketball School' shirt and be entered to win two tickets to the UK-Florida game on Feb. 4 at Big Blue Slam.
January 23rd - January 27th

The 15th annual Big Blue Slam calls on UK fans to use their enthusiasm for the Wildcats to save local lives in Kentucky. The friendly rivalry with the Florida Gators is an important week to restock the blood shelves in the winter months when weather and illness can hinder collections.

Kentucky Blood Center leads the rivalry with LifeSouth Community Blood Center 8-6 after winning the last two competitions. KBC is seeking the first three-year winning streak in the series

Blood donors will receive a “Basketball School” long-sleeve shirt and be entered to win two lower-level tickets to the UK-Florida men's basketball game on Feb. 4 in Rupp Arena.

All eight KBC donors centers and mobile drives, including at the University of Kentucky , will participate. Hours of operation and links to schedule are below. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. To schedule an appointment, call 800.775.2522 or scroll down and click on a link below.

Big Blue Slam Mobile Drives

Monday, Jan. 23

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Thursday, Jan. 26

Friday, Jan. 27

Ready to Beat the Gators and Save Lives?

All KBC donor centers are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Big Blue Slam.

Beaumont Donor Center

Phone: 859.276.2534

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522

Andover Donor Center

Phone: 859.327.3223

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment  or call 800.775.2522

Middletown Donor Center

Phone: 502.290.0537

Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522

Hillview Donor Center

Phone: 502.915.0989

Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522 

Frankfort Donor Center

Phone: 502.234.2447

Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522 

Pikeville Donor Center

Phone: 606.432.4979

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522

Somerset Donor Center

Phone: 606.679.7413

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800.775.2522

Tri-County Donor Center

Phone: 606.261.7002

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment or call 800-775-2522.