Does your blood really run orange? If so, Medic Regional Blood Center asks you to prove it during the upcoming U.T. vs. U.F. Tailgate Blood Drive.  “We are taking on the community blood center, Life South out of Gainesville and Gator fans for this fun competition,” explains Christi Fightmaster, Medic spokesperson, “This is a tangible way for us to support our team and do what we can to win this competition.” The competition runs the week of the football game which means it will start Monday, September 15 and run through Friday, September 19.

Donors are asked to bring friends, family and co-workers out to a blood drive so Medic can ensure a victory!   According to Medic staff, this competition comes at a great time for  because they have been back ordered on certain blood types and the overall inventory remains very low.

Donors are always welcome at the two MEDIC locations: 1) 10601 Ailor Ave. near downtown Knoxville and 2) 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut near Pittsburgh Paints.

One blood donation can help save three lives!

KNOX COUNTY
•Sept. 18, Lowe’s-2520 Mountain Grove Rd., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 18, ORNL Federal Credit Union, 4510 Emory Rd., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 19, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Dr., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., inside , *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 19, West Town Mall-Amphitheater near J.C. Penny., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 21, Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fellowship Hall.
•Sept. 23, The Club House Child Care, 1055 Kingston Pike, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•Sept. 24, St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Dr., 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
•Sept. 25, Business Machines Co., 3132 Morris Ave., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
•Sept. 27, ORNL Federal Credit Union, 4510 Emory Rd., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
•Sept. 27, Rosenberry Baptist Church, 2920 Rosenberry Rd., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Family Life Center.
ANDERSON COUNTY
•Sept. 18 & 19, Methodist Med. Ctr., 990 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Physicians Plaza, *free PSA test for male donors!
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BLOUNT COUNTY
•Sept. 18, Stock Creek Development-Rockford, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 19, New Midland Plaza, 8 a.m. -  6 p.m., *free PSA test for male donors!
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CAMPBELL COUNTY
•Sept. 22, Jellico High School, 141 High School Lane, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., hallway near gym.
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LOUDON COUNTY
•Sept. 19, Fort Loudoun Med. Ctr., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., *Free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 23, East Tenn. Discount Drug, 721 Hwy. 321 No., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
•Sept. 24, Central Baptist Church of Loudon, 719 Cedar St., 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., Family Life Center.
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ROANE COUNTY
•Sept. 18, Lowe’s-Harriman, Roane State Hwy. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., *free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 22, Express Personnel Service, 1082 N. Gateway, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
•Sept. 23, Harriman High, 920 N. Roane St., 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., inside auditorium.
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SEVIER COUNTY
•Sept. 18, 1st Baptist of Sevierville, 317 Parkway, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fellowship Hall. *Free PSA test for male donors!
•Sept. 20, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 420 Hardin Lane, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
•Sept. 24, Food City-Kodak, 2946 Winfield Dunn Dr., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•Sept. 26, City of Sevierville, 200 Gary Wade Blvd., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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All donors receive a one-year membership in Medic’s Family Coverage Program, which exempts donors and their IRS dependents from paying blood collection and processing fees at any U.S. hospital if a transfusion is needed. Each donation adds another year to your membership.

All donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 lbs. or more and have positive identification. For more information, call (865) 524-3074 or visit the Web site: medicblood.com.