The American Red Cross is teaming up with Danbury and Milford communities for Battle of the Badges blood drives that will take place this week. The public is encouraged to respond to the call and give blood on April 26 and 27 to support local public safety departments as they compete to recruit the most blood donors.
Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition that helps the Red Cross meet patient and hospital demands for blood. Donors of all blood types − especially type O blood donors – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong this spring.
CITY OF DANBURY BATTLE OF THE BADGES:
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Danbury Fair Mall, Lower Level, 7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
The City of Danbury is sponsoring its second Battle of the Badges blood drive in support of the city’s Police, Fire, Health Departments, and Emergency Medical Services. The Red Cross will be offering demonstrations of Hands-Only CPR, Stop the Bleed and providing home fire safety education during this community preparedness event.
CONNECTICUT EPILEPSY ADVOCATE IN MILFORD BATTLE OF THE BADGES:
WHEN: Thursday, April 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Platt Technical High School, 600 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT 06461
Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate in Milford will be sponsoring its fifth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive in support of Milford’s Police and Fire Departments. This year’s blood drive will be the ‘tiebreaker’ event between the two departments. Milford Police and Milford Fire have both won twice in the blood drive’s four-year history for recruiting the most blood donors.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. In Connecticut, individuals who are 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.