KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From February 8 to Friday, February 12 -- MEDIC Regional Blood Center will be hosting a special "We Back Pat" blood drive benefitting the Pat Summitt Foundation.
The event, called "Give For Pat," will allow donors to give blood and help find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. MEDIC will donate $5 to the foundation for every person that donates blood between now and Friday.
Donors will also receive a special edition Pat Summitt t-shirt while supplies last.
MEDIC said it is hoping to have about 1,500 donors for the week, saying it is most in need of donors with O Positive, O Negative, A Positive, and A Negative blood types.
The blood center is asking people to schedule appointments by calling 865-521-2658 or to go online to make an appointment at one of its centers or at a mobile drive.