The Darien Police Department, the Darien, Noroton, & Noroton Heights Fire Departments, and Darien EMS are on a mission to help save lives by collecting blood for hospital patients in need during the Battle of the Badges blood drive.
— an announcement from the organizers
Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors to join them in this lifesaving effort. The community is encouraged to give blood on Sept. 10, 2019 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Noroton Heights Fire Department at 209 Noroton Ave. in Darien.
The need for blood is constant. Joining first responders to donate at this special event can help ensure blood is on the shelves before it is needed.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found atredcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Editor’s note: This article originally was published on Aug. 26. The time stamp was changed to put the link back on the home page.