WHO:

MEDIC Regional Blood Center

WHAT:

Orange and Blue Competition

WHEN:

11/18 – 11/22 (Monday through Friday only)

WHERE:

Donor Centers and Mobile Drives

WHY:

MEDIC competes against Kentucky Blood Center again in the 38th Orange and Blue Blood Drive. The event runs from November 18th through the 22nd, and the donor center collecting the most blood products in five days will take the trophy. MEDIC has lost to the Kentucky Blood Center in the last two years.

Significant Change for 2024: This year’s event is appointment only. Donors

will receive a special edition hoodie and coupons for various local organizations. Sizing is first come, first served. Sizes are not guaranteed with an appointment.

Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074.

MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 26 hospitals in 23 counties, including Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.

As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event. Donated blood takes at least three days to be processed and ready for distribution.

MEDIC is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through MEDIC truly help community members in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky. Products donated through any other collection activity/organization do not stay in East Tennessee or Southeastern Kentucky. They are shipped out of the area and nationally.