In the first part of the episode, I talk about the 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Then, I share my conversation with Christy Peters (Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region). Christy talks about the importance of blood donation, nutrition and hydration tips for donors, the benefits of using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, how to volunteer with the American Red Cross, and more.

2nd Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive - Police vs. Fire

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

Schaller Memorial Building (American Legion Post 28)

130 W. Indiana Ave. Perrysburg, OH 43551

To make an appointment, use one of these three scheduling options:

1️⃣ Website https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

2️⃣ Blood Donor App (iOS or Android) https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html

3️⃣ 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

🙏🏻 THANK YOU Angie Teetrick (City of Perrysburg Police Division's Communications Officer) for telling me about this year's event and the history of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Perrysburg.

👉 Perrysburg Police on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/perrysburgpolicedivision

👉 Perrysburg Fire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PerrysburgFire

More links from this episode

• Donate blood https://www.redcross.org/
• Blood Donor Apps - Apple App Store and Google Play https://www.redcrossblood.org/blood-donor-app.html
• Red Cross Phone Number 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767)
• Volunteer redcross.org/volunteer
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