Evansville first responders are on a mission to help save lives during a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 9, at the Evansville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Meeting Room. Community members are invited to become a hero for patients in need by donating blood and voting for their favorite department as the Evansville Fire Department and the Evansville Police Department compete in this blood drive challenge.

Battle of the Badges blood drives help meet patients’ needs through a fun competition. Anyone who donates blood at this drive will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite department, and the department with the most votes will be declared the winner.

First responders witness firsthand how crucial blood donations can be to help save a patient’s life. The need for blood is constant, and every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. We depend on the generosity of donors to help ensure patients receive the care they need and deserve.

Evansville Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Wednesday, April 9^th  

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Evansville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Meeting Room

801 Court Street

Evansville, IN 47708

Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code “BOBEVV” You can also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule an appointment.

All who come to give blood April 1-13, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Plus, all who come to give April 1-30, 2025, will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Terms apply: redcross.org/hope.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:

The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). 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/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @indianaredcross.