Marla Jones, Managing Editor
FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- Fort Payne emergency responders are facing off for a lifesaving cause and would like you to join in the fun.
The first-ever Fort Payne Battle of the Badges blood drive will be held on Thursday, June 2, from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Fort Payne Fire Station #1. The station is located at 200 14th St NE Fort Payne.
The competition encourages community members to give blood and vote for their favorite, the police department or the fire department.
To schedule an appointment, visit www.bloodassurance.org/battlebadges0602.
Those who donate will receive a Battle of the Badge t-shirt.
Every two seconds in the United States, blood and platelets are needed to respond to patient emergencies, including accidents and burn victims, and those who receive treatments for leukemia, cancer, or sickle cell disease.
Save time on your donation by answering your health history questions before you arrive at www.bloodassurance.org/quickscreen
