The Ellis County American Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway. It’s sponsored by Hays High School JAG-K students.

Hays Police officers Sgt. Brandon Hauptman and Master Police Officer Trevor Willemsen gave blood Wednesday at the Ellis County Administrative Center in Hays.

The blood mobile will be at Midwest Energy, 1330 Canterbury, Thu., Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine, Sat., Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The mobile unit will return to the shopping center Jan. 4 and 5 with hours from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Please donate blood today and don’t forget to vote for your favorite first responders.