COLUMBUS, Ind. – City of Columbus and Bartholomew County public safety agencies will participate in a friendly “Battle of the Badges” blood drive next month to collect lifesaving blood for area hospitals, boosting the much-needed supply available for emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and chronic illnesses.

The winner will be crowned based on the number of donors who give blood in the name of one of the participating public safety agencies. The winning agency will also provide a pre-selected nonprofit organization with a monetary donation through the Versiti Blood Center’s “Our Mission to Yours” program.

The “Battle of the Badges” blood drive will be at the Community First Hub at Nexus Park, 2380 25th St., on Friday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It features six agencies, i

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