'Battle of the Badges' blood drive in Carson City June 21
The Carson City Sheriff's Office and Carson City Fire Department go head-to-head Thursday, June 21 during the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive conducted by United Blood Services.
The two first-responder agencies will engage in friendly competition to see which can collect the most blood donations.
Carson City residents can save lives while also supporting the community’s first responders.
Donation times are 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Carson City Fire Department administration building, located at 777 South Roop Street, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, located at 911 East Musser Street.
Participants can mention who they would like to support at the blood drive and donate on behalf of “Team Law” or “Team Fire.”
Blood donors will also receive a limited-edition “Battle of the Badges” T-shirt and a chance to win a Harley-Davidson® Sportster 1200 Custom from Chester’s Reno Harley-Davidson®.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. However, the summer is a very challenging time to collect blood due to several reasons, such as high schools and colleges — the site of many blood drives — are on summer break and regular donors are unavailable while on vacation.
To schedule a donation appointment at the Carson City Fire Department please visit http://bit.ly/CCFDJun21 or at the Sheriff’s Office at http://bit.ly/CCSOJun21.
Donation time can also be booked in advance at (800) 696-4484. Donors can save time by completing their Health History Questionnaire at unitedbloodservices.org the day of their appointment and printing their Fast Track Donation ticket. Donors must bring a photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome.
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old with a signed United Blood Services parental consent form, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger. For more information, please visit UnitedBloodServices.org.
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