On June 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2005 WKRBC Owensboro hosted their 5th Annual Summer Kick-Off, "Pump Up the Volume".  "Pump Up the Volume" is designed to draw 300 blood donors in 3 days during the most  critical period of typical summer blood shortages for our center.  Over the past 5 years we have set various goals for the event but all said  teams are developed to include a diverse donor base from areas we typically do not tap. The result is a three day fun filled adventure for donors and staff alike. Hourly door prizes are donated by our local merchants and represent the true generosity of our community.  Ultimately, 281 blood donors flooded our center, ensuring our western Kentucky hospitals and  patients the blood would be available if needed. Snaps to all who participated!

This year marks the first "Pump up the Volume " Blood Drive for the WKRBC Hopkinsville Center.  Much like the original, this event is planned at a time when meeting blood demands remain critical for our center.  Various groups and organizations are recruited to form teams and bring the donors in!  The H5C Center housed the event on July 27th and 28th, 2005. Hopkinsville's PUV yielded an additional 244 blood donors who  turned out to help meet the blood demands of our western Kentucky hospitals and patients.  Again, thanks to all who participated.