We wanted to honor our friend and co-worker while he was still with us, so KMOX hosted a blood drive in 2019. The response was overwhelming. Donors told us they heard about that first blood drive on the radio -- the same place on the dial where they heard Brett's voice impart trusted information each day -- and felt compelled to contribute.
The KMOX Blood Drive In Memory of Brett Blume expands across the region with multiple locations. They stretch from O'Fallon, Missouri to Belleville, IL and all in between. Every location and address is listed on the below flyer.
KMOX is partnering with the Cardinals to help St. Louisans "turn two." The Cardinals held a blood drive earlier in the summer, and those who donated then are eligible to give again at the KMOX Blood Drive and get Cardinals tickets.
His newsroom colleagues remember Blume as a hard worker, witty, and an avid comic book lover.
"When Brett Blume sat down to type a story, he typed so fast and so hard, it sounded like Ben Hur’s horses. He galloped across the keys and was the loudest typer in the newsroom," Kevin Killeen said.
"He's the guy who'd just be working, working, working behind you, then all of a sudden he'd come up with this brilliant one liner or quick comeback to something someone said and we'd all be in stitches," former KMOX'er Alex Degman said. "Then, he'd go back to work.
We hope you’ll join us -- Please call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment or visit redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code: KMOX.