PODS® Lexington co-hosts Drive for Life blood drive with Kentucky Blood Center

May 6, 2013 - PRLog -- (LEXINGTON, K.Y.) – PODS Lexington, a moving and storage company, is joining forces with Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) and popular radio station My Mix 94.5 on Friday, May 17 at Beaumont Donor Center to kick off Drive for Life, KBC’s summer promotion.

The ultimate goal of this partnership is to raise awareness of the need for life-saving blood donations, as just one blood donor can save up to three lives. Participants who donate will receive a T-shirt for their contribution and become eligible to win a 2013 Toyota Prius. Donors will also receive a $20 off coupon on a future PODS rental as a way of saying thanks for their generous support.

On Friday, donors can also enjoy a cookout from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Texas Roadhouse BBQ chicken sandwiches, pulled-pork sliders and much more. Mix 94.5 will be onsite from noon - 2 p.m. Just look for the PODS® container.

“We are devoted to helping Kentucky Blood Center exceed its goals,” said Ken Kocon, general manager of PODS Lexington. “Giving blood is a selfless act and we encourage everyone to support this great cause. These donations will save lives.”

“Summertime can be a difficult time for us because people are enjoying vacations and a more relaxed lifestyle. With our Drive for Life promotion and the chance to win a new Toyota Prius, we hope Kentuckians will be encouraged to donate and save lives as often as possible this summer, and we thank PODS Lexington for helping us get the word out,” said Martha Osborne, KBC’s executive director of Marketing and Recruitment.

Kentucky Blood Center relies on volunteer blood donors to meet area patients’ needs. KBC, the largest Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed blood bank headquartered in the Commonwealth, is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a safe, adequate blood supply for patients at nearly 70 Kentucky hospitals and clinics in more than 60 counties.

Over the last year, KBC distributed nearly 130,000 blood components, relying on volunteer blood donors to meet patients’ needs in the areas it serves.

For more information, or to schedule a donation, visit www.kybloodcenter.org.

About PODS Lexington

Opened in 2004, PODS Lexington is the leading provider of moving and storage services to individuals and business in the Lexington Bluegrass region of Kentucky.

Owners, David and Ken Kocon, have over 35 years of combined business experience. PODS Lexington is a leading corporate citizen and the Kocons support their local community with donations of PODS® containers to charitable organizations and community events throughout the year.

Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the UK, through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 400,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 2.0 million deliveries and has over 145,000 PODS® containers in service.

For more information or to schedule service, www.podslexington.com or call 800-776-7637.