Blood donors needed for Battle of the Badges

BATTLE BADGES kerry ws — Ellis County EMS Director Kerry McCue has donated blood during every Battle of the Badges.

By Becky Kiser

Hays Post

Blood donations for the 11^th annual Battle of the Badges in Hays are slower than in previous years.

Donor Recruitment Representative Cathy Younger says 121 pints of blood have been collected as of Wednesday.

The goal is 254, which includes blood drives at several local businesses.

So far, the Law Enforcement sector has the most votes with 33, the Fire Department has 28 and EMS has 26 votes.

“Battle of the Badges” continues through the end of the month.

The American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 208 E. 8th Street, is open the following hours:

BATTLE OF BADGES — Blood donors vote for their favorite First Responder group. The winners will be awarded the traveling trophy next month during an FHSU basketball game.

Friday, December 20 9-4

Monday, December 23 Closed

Tuesday, December 24 8-1

Wednesday, December 25 Closed

Thursday, December 26 11-6

Friday, December 27 9-4

Monday, December 30 Closed

Tuesday, December 31 8-1

To make an appointment for a blood donation during Battle of the Badges, or any time, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).