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Last Chance: Will Firefighters or Police Recruit Most Blood Donors?
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It's a battle for blood.
No, we're not referring to a horror story.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department and are holding their third annual Battle of the Badges blood drive on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the fire station.
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The blood drive is a friendly competition to see which department can bring in the most blood donors.
"I think it's great," Avon Police Chief Mark Rinaldo said. "It builds good community spirit."
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Avon Company 3 volunteer firefighter Joe Kuzma, who works at American Red Cross came up with the idea.
"We've got a tropy two years running," Avon Fire Chief Michael Trick said.
Rinaldo said that he hopes the police department wins this year.
"It's a fun thing. It's just a friendly competition," Trick said. "The real winners are the recipients of the donations."
To make appointments, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Walk-ins are also welcome.
The station is located at 25 Darling Dr., Avon.
Who do you think will win?
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