It's Official: Kentucky Bleeds Blue, Beats UofL
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Football fans hope it’s a sign of things to come on the field. In the Battle of the Bluegrass Blood Donor Challenge University of Kentucky fans overwhelmed University of Louisville fans. The final score in the month-long competition is UK 9,095, UofL 4,417
Led by the respective university alumni associations, the Battle of the Bluegrass Blood Donor Challenge called for anyone donating blood to the Kentucky Blood Center Aug. 13–Sept. 13 to “vote” for their favorite team.
“Each blood donation can save up to three lives, so this competition’s real winners are the potential 40,536 patients who depend on generous blood donors,” said Jim Tinker, Kentucky Blood Center spokesperson.
The Champion Trophy will be presented to the UK Alumni Association prior to the football game at 6 p.m. in the UK Alumni Association Tailgate Tent located between the Football Ticket Booth and Cooper Drive (adjacent to the Red Lot).
The Kentucky Blood Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients in 67 hospitals and clinics thanks to generous blood donors in 62 counties.