Coach Brooks Will Bleed Blue at Big Blue Crush News Conference on Thursday: Coach Rich Brooks will participate in a news conference Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Central Kentucky Blood Center to kick off the annual ?Big Blue Crush? blood drive.
The ?Big Blue Crush? is an annual competition between the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee to see which school can generate the most blood donations in a week. This year?s competition will be Nov. 14-18. The Big Blue Crush is critical so that local hospitals can survive the usual slowdown in blood donations during the holiday season.
In addition to Brooks, the news conference will feature UK cheerleaders, pep band, mascot, and Susan Berry-Buckley, CEO of the Central Kentucky Blood Center. Brooks will ?bleed blue? by giving a pint of blood that will be the first official donation of the Big Blue Crush.
The winning school will be announced at the Tennessee-Kentucky game on Nov. 26. Kentucky leads the all-time series, 9-7, and there has been one tie.
More Information on How to Donate
Donate during the 18th Annual Big Blue Crush Blood Drive versus the University of Tennessee and help us crush the Vols! Tennessee fans are looking for a 3-peat. Your donation can help end the streak. Demonstrate your Kentucky pride and donate today!
To help Kentucky jump out to an early lead, everyone donating on Monday and Tuesday will be eligible to win a one-night stay at Crowne Plaza Campbell House, including dinner, and a Fayette Mall gift certificate.
All donors Monday – Friday will receive:
a Big Blue Crush T-shirt a coupon for a McDonald’s Premium Chicken Extra Value Meal a chance to win one of four footballs autographed by University of Kentucky legend Tim Couch
The following food items will also be available at the Lexington Donor Center (while supplies last):
Monday – Chipotle
Tuesday – BBQ sandwiches prepared by D. Hail – CKBC grillmaster
Wednesday – Famous Dave’s
Thursday – Hot Dogs
Friday – Jimmy John’s
Lexington Donor Center Hours
November 14 – 18
Monday & Tuesday – 5:30 am – 8 pm
Wednesday – Friday – 9 am – 8 pm
