The 12th annual Hays Battle of the Badges kickoff will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the American Red Cross donation center at 208 E. Eighth.

Representatives from local police, fire and EMS agencies will compete to see who can encourage the most donations.

Stay tuned to Hays Post for more on the event.

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