Battle of the Badges: Blood drive set for July 20

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Another Battle of the Badges is set for Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Love Civic Center and this time it’s in the form of a blood drive.

Additionally, for every blood donor, a local foundation – that wishes to remain anonymous – will donate $100 to United Way of Lamar County in the donor’s name.

“At the end of the day, all donors’ names will be put into a drawing and five $100 gift cards will be given away,” said Curtis Garrett of the Paris Police Department.

Since it is a Battle of the Badges, the foundation will also donate $5,000 to the winning entity (either police or fire).

“The blood supply is critically low and all donations are greatly appreciated,” Garrett said. “We hope that you will consider joining us to help alleviate that need. For every pint of blood given, that helps save three lives. If you do not donate on a regular basis, we encourage you to donate every time that you are eligible.”