Battle of the Badges set for January 2011

Dallas Police and Dallas Fire Rescue to help American Red Cross in blood drive

Every year the blood reserves drop to dangerous levels and victims of accidents or illnesses could be in danger for lack of adequate blood supply, especially after the Holidays.

In order to prevent this from happening the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Fire Rescue will enter into a friendly competition to invite the community to roll up their sleeves and donate blood on behalf of either one of those departments. The kick off drive will begin at the council briefing, 6E South with a special presentation on Wednesday, January 5th at 9 a.m. Additionally, there will be a challenge by Police and Fire in a press conference scheduled at noon in the Flag Room. The blood drive will begin Wednesday January 5th and will conclude on Wednesday January 12, 2011.

To the right, Sergeant Warren Mitchell of the Dallas Police Department and Jason Evans of Dallas Fire Rescue ask listeners to donate blood on behalf of either team. To make an appt to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Locations

Wed. January 5th 10am - 2pm City Hall Lobby 1500 Marilla

Wed. January 5th 10am - 2pm Jack Evans 1400 S. Lamar

Thurs. January 6th 7am - 12pm Doctor's Hospital 9440 Poppy Dr.

Thurs. January 6th 3pm - 7pm Northeast Div. 9915 E. NW Hwy.

Thurs January 6th 3pm - 7pm Northwest Div. 9801 Harry Hines

Sat. January 8th 10am - 2pm Southwest Div. 4230 W. Illinois

Mon. January 10th 10am - 2pm North Central Div. 6969 McCallum

Mon. January 10th 10am - 4pm Dallas DA Office 133 N. Industrial

Wed. January 12th 10am - 2pm City Hall Lobby 1500 Marilla

Wed. January 12th 3pm - 7pm Southeast Div. 725 N. Jim Miller

Visit: www.redcrossblood.org use sponsor code battleofbadges to schedule an appointment.