Find a Blood Drive
Find a Blood Drive
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – When first responders compete to collect blood, everyone wins! Pennsauken police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) departments will complete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during their first-ever American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 24.
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Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and donate blood Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Pennsauken County Club, 3800 Haddonfield Road, Pennsauken, New Jersey. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins will be accommodated as time and space allow. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code Battle of the Badges or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
Presenting donors will have the opportunity to cast a vote for Pennsauken police, fire or EMS departments, with the winning agency earning plaque and bragging rights. Everyone who comes out to donate will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.
Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition between first responders that helps the Red Cross meet patient and hospital demand for blood, which is especially challenging during the winter season.
“Our first responders know, firsthand, how important it is to have blood readily available for emergencies,” said Alana Mauger, external communications manager, Red Cross Penn Jersey Blood Services Region. “We’re thrilled that Pennsauken police, fire and EMS teams have stepped up to the challenge by organizing this blood drive and educating the community about the importance of blood donation.”
All first-responder agencies that host Battle of the Badges blood drives with the Red Cross between Dec. 1 and Jan. 31 will compete to earn a spot on the nationwide leaderboard and could be crowned the winner of the best winter drive across the nation.