Badges for Life, which kicks off around Memorial Day and runs until around Labor Day, encourages local fire service and law enforcement officials to compete for the highest percentage of blood donors compared to their number of employees.
“Since 1973, Passavant Area Hospital has received blood collected by the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, so I know how important the blood drives are for our hospital,” said Chester Wynn, President and CEO at Passavant Area Hospital. “I want to thank the Jacksonville Fire Department, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Police Department for their dedication to this event, even at the possibility of a pie in the face.” Read more...
2011 Badges for Life - Morgan County
Final Results for 2011
“Thank you to everyone who donated during the 2011 Badges for Life competition,” said Tara Matheson, manager, donor relations at Central Illinois Community Blood Center. “We especially would like to thank the fire service and law enforcement for their dedicated support of this competition. As emergency responders, they witness and understand the importance of having blood available for when it is needed. We cannot thank them enough for all that they do.” Read more...
2011 Badges for Life - Sangamon County
Final Results for 2011
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