Bloomington-Normal first responders are going head-to-head to see who can collect the most blood. You are invited to donate blood at one of five locations this August, as part of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive!

Appointments are needed for this drive. Sign up by using the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-RED CROSS. The need for blood is constant – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.

Bloomington Police Department
Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bloomington Police Department – Osborn Room
305 S East St, Bloomington

Normal Police Department
Thursday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Activity Center – Gym
1110 Douglas St, Normal

McLean County Sheriff
Friday, Aug. 18 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grossinger Motors Arena – Bud Light Lounge
101 S Madison St, Bloomington

Bloomington Fire Department
Thursday, Aug. 24 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Bloomington Fire Department – Station 2 Training Room
1911 Hamilton Rd, Bloomington

Normal Fire Department
Friday, Aug. 25 | 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Normal Fire Department – Training Room
1300 E College Ave, Normal

All presenting donors will receive a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice.

About the American Red Cross of Illinois
The American Red Cross of Illinois serves 12.4 million people in 88 counties in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Illinois or visit us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RedCrossIL.
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