Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Jonesboro citizens are invited to support their favorite public safety departments, all while donating to a good cause.
The Battle of the Badges blood drive has returned this year. When participants donate blood, they tell event organizers which department they are supporting: the Jonesboro Police Department or the Jonesboro Fire Department. The department that receives the most donations in its name wins bragging rights for that year.
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This year’s blood drive will take place Monday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Room of the Earl Bell Community Center, located at 1212 S. Church St. Additionally, while supplies last, donors will be emailed a Fandango Movie Reward.
“While the Battle of the Badges will determine this year’s bragging rights, the real winners are the patients whose lives are saved by every blood donation,” said a City of Jonesboro Facebook post announcing the drive.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: CityofJonesboro.
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