Annual Events

Halloween Vein Drain 2026

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Long-sleeve, limited edition 2026 Vein Drain t-shirts available to successful blood donors while supplies last. Trick-or-treat goodie bags and chili will also be served!

November 2026 is A1C Month at WKRBC

Donors can get a non-fasting A1C screening with their blood donation.

Thanksgiving 2026

The Owensboro Center will be open for donors interested in donating blood over Thanksgiving weekend.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, November 27, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Christmas 2026

From December 1st – December 23rd, long-sleeve limited edition t-shirts will be available to successful blood donors while supplies last.

Special Days of Need Include:

• Wednesday, December 23 — 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, December 28 — 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 31 — 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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January 2027 is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month

February 2027 is Cholesterol Month

Donors can get a non-fasting cholesterol screening with their blood donation.

Memorial Day 2027

Donors are encouraged to come donate over the holiday weekend.

Friday, May 28, 2027
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 1, 2027
8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

June 2027 — S.O.S.

Save Our Supply will be occurring on June 8th, 9th, and 10th.

Be sure to come donate to ensure the blood bank supply is maintained.

July 2027 — BBQ Chicken Day

Friday, July 2nd, 2027
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Whole pit BBQ chicken will be available with a successful blood donation. The chicken will be ready after 11 a.m. and available to the first 100 blood donors.