Hutchinson first responders are once again teaming up with the American Red Cross to help save lives through the annual Hutchinson Community Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.
The friendly competition pits the Hutchinson Fire Department against the Hutchinson Police Department to see which agency can recruit the most blood donors. The fire department enters this year’s event looking to defend its title after winning Battle of the Badges three years in a rowHutch Community BOB_Flyer (1).
The blood drive begins Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 700 E. 25th Avenue in Hutchinson. Additional donation opportunities will be held Monday, Jan. 26, from noon to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan.27, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 East Sherman.
All presenting donors will receive a commemorative Battle of the Badges T-shirt while supplies last.
Appointments can be scheduled online at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or by using sponsor code Hutchinson. Walk-ins are also welcome as space allows.
Community members are encouraged to roll up a sleeve, support local first responders, and help ensure a strong blood supply for hospitals across the region.