The American Red Cross is hosting ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drives
Join us April 27 and April 29 with local first responders
as they compete to collect lifesaving blood donations
The American Red Cross is teaming up with community sponsors for Battle of the Badges events that will take place across the state this week. Sponsors will host blood drives on April 27 and April 29 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 demand for blood. It’s critically important that people come out to give to maintain a readily available blood supply.
CITY OF DANBURY BATTLE OF THE BADGES:
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave. Danbury, Connecticut 06810
The City of Danbury is sponsoring its first Battle of the Badges 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, providing home fire safety education, as well as installing smoke alarms throughout the City as part of this community preparedness event.
CONNECTICUT EPILEPSY ADVOCATE BATTLE OF THE BADGES in Milford
WHEN: Friday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodruff Family YMCA, Multipurpose Room, 631 Orange Ave. Milford, CT 06461
Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate in Milford will be sponsoring its fourth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive in support of Milford’s Police and Fire Departments. This blood drive is expected to celebrate its 300th-gallon milestone for blood donation since the start of this annual event.