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.