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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Marsh Regional Blood Center will receive blood donations from first responders and people across the Tri-Cities region in May and June.
Starting May 7, Battle of the Badges events will take place, allowing fire departments, police departments, sheriff’s offices and EMS agencies to go head-to-head in a blood donation competition.
All blood donations made at the event are attributed to a local first responder group, whether they come from an actual first responder or a citizen of the area. All donors will receive a T-shirt from the event, and walk-in donations are welcome.
In order to give blood, donors must weigh 110 pounds or more, be at least 17 years old and be in overall good health. Anyone planning to donate is encouraged to eat beforehand.
Below is a schedule of Battle of the Badges events, provided by Marsh:
- Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department
140 Blountville Bypass, Blountville
Wednesday, May 7
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Greeneville First Baptist Church
211 N. Main St.
Wednesday, May 28
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Kingsport Farmer’s Market
308 Clinchfield St.
Wednesday, June 4
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Abingdon Police Department
425 W. Main St.
Friday, June 6
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Church Hill Police Department
302 E Main Blvd.
Friday, June 20
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office
117 Justice Center Drive, Rogersville
Friday, June 20
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Bristol State Line
Cumberland Square Park
200 Lee St., Bristol, Virginia
Tuesday, June 24
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Johnson County Rescue Squad
203 Vandilla St., Mountain City
Friday, June 27
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.