Battle of the Badges

Commit to give more life.

Host a Battle of the Badges blood drive to help first responders across the nation ensure the gift of blood is on shelves for anyone who is in need. Click the registration button below to get started and a Red Cross representative will contact you.

Battle of the Badges. Respond to the call.

Battle of the Badges builds camaraderie among local first responders through a friendly competition to see who can recruit the most blood donors. Host a Battle of the Badges blood drive in your community to help ensure blood is available when the need arises. Sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/RespondToTheCall

Battle of the Badges builds camaraderie among local first responders through a friendly competition to see who can recruit the most blood donors. Supporting the Red Cross blood supply is another great way to touch lives in the communities you serve every day.

Donated blood helped Deputy Mike Hutchinson survive after he was shot in the line of duty in Big Springs, Nebraska.

A photo of Wisconsin police officer Brian Murphy

Wisconsin police officer Brian Murphy was responding to a car fire when he was struck by another vehicle. Murphy required several blood transfusions to help save his life.