LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Blood Center is calling on Big Blue Nation for its 38th annual Big Blue Crush blood drive, running Monday through Friday, pitting Kentucky donors against their rivals in Tennessee to strengthen the blood supply before Thanksgiving.

The five-day competition matches KBC against MEDIC Regional Blood Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The blood battle uses the rivalry between the two fan bases to encourage donations during a critical time when blood supplies typically run low.

Kentucky holds a commanding lead in the blood battle series, which began in 1988, according to a release. The state has won three straight competitions, 13 of the last 15, and leads the overall series 22-14-1.

Donors can give blood at any of Kentucky Blood Center's eight donor centers o

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