07-05-2025
Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS to host second Battle of the Badges blood drive
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS departments will be holding their second Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
This American Red Cross blood drive will be held on the second story of the Morehead City Police Department, in the Emergency Operations Center, at 300 N. 12th Street. It will be held from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The side of the building facing the parking lot will have a marked entrance to get to the room.
Appointments should be made in advance to guarantee a time slot, but walk-ins are available. Those who are participating can have their donations count for either the Police or Fire-EMS department's total to determine a winner of the Battle of the Badges.
'The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is not just a competition, it's a crucial initiative that
embodies the spirit of community and compassion,' said Kristin Willis, with the American Red
Cross. 'It serves as a reminder of the constant need for blood donations to save lives.'
This blood drive is important to both Morehead City departments, and they hope people step up to show their support.
'While our first responders are helping others every day, this is a unique opportunity for our
community members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood alongside of them, to help save
lives,' Public Information Officer, Anna Smith said.
Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App,
visiting here, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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