Corsicana —
It is time for the Second Annual Corsicana Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.
Corsicana and Navarro County law enforcement will “battle” with local firefighters and EMS to see who can give the most blood.
EMS personnel, firefighters and law enforcement officers give time to the community; they give a sense of security to residents; and they often give blood too. As local heroes to many, their courage in the face of adversity bolsters people in need.
But the battle isn’t just for police officers and fire fighters; anyone can get involved in the fun by donating blood and voting for a favorite team. But choose your vote carefully, it might just come up the next time you’re trying to get out of that speeding ticket or when need to get your cat out of your neighbors tree/
Join the Battle of the Badges and donate at the Corsicana community blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 320 North 15th Street.
When this contest is over, the Battle of the Badges winner gets bragging rights. And, more importantly, hospital patients throughout Texas get the life-saving blood they need to survive.
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On the Web: redcrossblood.org
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How to Donate Blood:
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to make an appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 with completed Parental Consent Form). New height and weight restrictions apply to donors 18 and younger.
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Daily Sun photo/Bob Belcher Corsicana first responders and Red Cross personnel pose for a picture promoting the 'Battle of the Badges' blood drive slated for Sept. 6 at First United Methodist Church. The blood drive is in honor of the 9/11 tragedy. Shown from left are Jay Freeze, First United Methodist Church; Les Cotten, Navarro County Sheriff; Sue Wilson, Red Cross; Ronnie McGaha, Corsicana Police Department; Jessica Amaro, Red Cross; Tony Aguado, Corsicana Fire Department; Jeanne McCarty, Red Cross.
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