The Terre Haute Fire and Police Departments are on a mission to help save lives by collecting blood for hospital patients in need during the second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.

Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition to see which department can recruit the most eligible blood donors to join them in this lifesaving effort. The community is encouraged to give blood on Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Terre Haute Casino Resort, 4500 E Margaret Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47803.

Terre Haute Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Terre Haute Casino Resort

4500 E Margaret Drive

Terre Haute, IN 47803

The need for blood is constant. By joining first responders at this special event, blood donors can help ensure blood is on the shelves when it’s needed.

To make an appointment to give blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code BattleTH or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Please note, blood donors must be 21 years or older to enter the blood drive premises. Donors under 21 can visit RedCrossBlood.org to find upcoming blood drives in their area.

Kick off fall with a blood donation and carve out time to give. The American Red Cross is thanking all who come to give Sept. 22-Oct. 19 with a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details.

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.