Battle of the Badges Laredo blood drive unites police and fire departments
LAREDO – This March, South Texas Blood & Tissue is hosting another friendly competition between the Laredo Fire and Police Departments to see which team of first responders can collect the most blood donations. It is a friendly way for South Texas Blood & Tissue to build connections and engage with the Laredo community. Last year, the Laredo Fire Department took the bragging rights with the most blood collections.
Regardless of the winning team, everyone agrees that lifesaving is the goal. Blood helps patients such as Halo Botha, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last July. Halo will need chemotherapy and likely blood transfusions as she continues on her healing journey. Battle of the Badges Laredo Edition drives:
City of Laredo Fire Department Headquarters #8
616 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Laredo, TX 78041
Monday, March 2
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
City of Laredo Police Department Headquarters
4712 Maher Ave.
Laredo, TX 78041
Tuesday, March 3
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more info or to schedule an appointment, call 833-You-Give (833-968-4483) or visit SouthTexasBlood.org/Laredo.
