Firefighters vs. Police, One Blood Drive: Williston, North Dakota Needs You

The 4th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive pits the Williston Police Department against the Williston Fire Department. Together with Vitalant, the first responders will hold a fun competition to help spread the word about North Dakota's critically low blood supply, and what Williston is doing to boost things a bit. The New Armory will host the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on February 2 and 3, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm both days.

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Everyone Can Participate

Everyone is welcome to enter this fun blood drive. There are about 150 slots available each day, and every donor will be given one vote for either Team Fire or Team Law. Organizers also have a traveling trophy to show off, and the Williston Fire Department is looking to keep the hardware.

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Make Your Appointment Today

Call Heather at 701-720-5909 to make an appointment for the program, or register online here. Make sure to choose one of the upcoming dates when signing up to take part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Also welcome are walk-ins. While supplies last, each donor will receive a complimentary Battle of the Badges t-shirt.

There are many benefits when making a donation. Here are a few according to New York Presbyterian.

• Regular donations improve blood pressure
• You get a nice low-calorie snack
• You even get a mini-physical for free
• Click here for more benefits of donating blood.

The American Red Cross points out why blood donations are so important, and who benefits.

• Cancer patients
• Diversity In the blood supply
• Many Blood Types
• Platelet and plasma donation
• Click here for more recipient benefits