The Valdosta Fire and Police Departments will host the Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 29, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the City Hall Annex Multipurpose Room, located at 300 North Lee Street.
The friendly interdepartmental competition, which is open to the public, seeks to aid the American Red Cross in their life-saving efforts.
“Saving lives is what we do,” Valdosta Fire Chief Brian Boutwell said. “This competitive blood drive allows us to have a little fun while contributing to a vital need in our community.”
City employees, retirees, and their family members and friends, as well as members of the general public, are invited to give the gift of life at the event. Blood donors will be asked when they arrive which team they support for the competition.