Battle of the Badges
Commit to give more life.
Host a Battle of the Badges blood drive to help first responders across the nation ensure the gift of blood is on shelves for anyone who is in need. Click the registration button below to get started and a Red Cross representative will contact you.
Battle of the Badges builds camaraderie among local first responders through a friendly competition to see who can recruit the most blood donors. Supporting the Red Cross blood supply is another great way to touch lives in the communities you serve every day.
![A photo of Deputy Mike Hutchinson.](/content/dam/redcrossblood/rcb/hosting-a-blood-drive/components/badge-01-deputy-hutchinson-survive.jpg.transform/282/q70/feature/image.jpeg)
Donated blood helped Deputy Mike Hutchinson survive after he was shot in the line of duty in Big Springs, Nebraska.
![A photo of Wisconsin police officer Brian Murphy](/content/dam/redcrossblood/rcb/hosting-a-blood-drive/components/badge-02-officer-murphy-save.jpg.transform/282/q70/feature/image.jpeg)
Wisconsin police officer Brian Murphy was responding to a car fire when he was struck by another vehicle. Murphy required several blood transfusions to help save his life.
![A photo of paramedic Scott Reese](/content/dam/redcrossblood/rcb/hosting-a-blood-drive/components/badge-03-paramedic-reese-give.jpg.transform/282/q70/feature/image.jpeg)
Late paramedic Scott Reese received several blood transfusions during his battle with melanoma. His family credits blood donors for giving Scott more quality time with loved ones before he passed away.
![A photo of police officer Jay Vandermark and son Jackson.](/content/dam/redcrossblood/rcb/hosting-a-blood-drive/components/badge-04-officer-vandermark-raise.jpg.transform/282/q70/feature/image.jpeg)
Police officer Jay Vandermark with son, Jackson. The Vandermark family raises awareness about the need for blood in honor of three-year-old Jackson, who has required blood transfusions during heart surgeries.
![A photo of former volunteer firefighter and EMT Gary Norrod](/content/dam/redcrossblood/rcb/hosting-a-blood-drive/components/badge-05-emt-norrod-receive.jpg.transform/282/q70/feature/image.jpeg)
Former volunteer firefighter and EMT, Gary Norrod received several units of blood, platelets and plasma after a sudden onset of gastrointestinal bleeding last fall.