Police officers and firefighters across Northeast Florida are competing all month long to see which department can raise more blood donations at LifeSouth blood donor centers and blood drives.
“First responders know firsthand the importance of hospitals having ready access to blood products in the event of an emergency,” said Angela Byrd, District Director of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Northeast Florida. “We are grateful to partner with first responders across Northeast Florida in the Battle of the Badges and for their dedication and service to our community every day.
The winner of the competition will receive a plaque celebrating their accomplishment, as well as bragging rights. Participating organizations include Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Baker County Sheriff’s Office, and James I. Montgomery Correctional Center. Northeast Florida first responder organizations can register for drives throughout the month by contacting James Skahn, at 904-586-5090 orMay 10: Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Headquarters, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.May 13: James I. Montgomery Correctional Center, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.May 16: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Zone 6 Substation, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Donors can also participate by visiting LifeSouth’s Northeast Florida donor centers. *Special Battle of the Badges event t-shirts are not guaranteed at Julington or Fleming donor centers. Call ahead to confirm.● Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fleming Island Donor Center ● Saturday/Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.● Tuesday - Friday hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.LifeSouth currently supplies blood products to 70% of hospital beds in Northeast Florida.
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