Governor, first lady host blood drive amid national shortage

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear donated blood Tuesday at the State Capitol Rotunda to help the national shortage, encouraging Kentuckians to donate.
“Donating blood is one of the most important ways we can protect all our families,” the first lady says. “That’s why I asked Team Kentucky to come together to donate today, and our people stepped up. This drive has already shown that we can truly make a difference when we work toward the same big goal and each do our part.”
She also thanked the Kentucky State Police Cadet Class 104 for their part in hosting a blood drive at the KSP Training Academy in Frankfort on Monday, Feb. 19. The drive is open from 1 to 4 p.m.
“Unfortunately, the number of U.S. blood donors has reached a 20-year low. We have to change that and make sure our hospitals are ready with the supplies they need to treat anyone who needs a blood donation,” Britainy Beshsear says. “That’s why Andy and I are so grateful to Cadet Class 104 for hosting this drive to help save lives.”
Those interested in participating can sign up at Governor.ky.gov/GiveBlood, by visiting the Red Cross website and entering the sponsor code “KSPAcademy” or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.