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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Police Participates in ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive
Edina, Minn., July 31, 2012 –The Memorial Blood Center is challenging Fire and Police departments from
the Twin Cities to participate in the “Battle of the Badges,” a competitive, yet friendly blood drive.
As part of the Battle of the Badges, the Edina Police Department will sponsor a blood drive from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Council Chambers at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.
Officers, firefighters, friends, family and the greater community are encouraged to donate blood in honor of
their favorite police or fire departments. The department with the greatest percent participation wins.
"We're excited about this fun and worthwhile competition. Donated blood saved our Officer Mike Blood's
life, so we know firsthand how important it is to give," said Edina Police Officer Kevin Rofidal.
Statistics show one out of every three people will need blood in their lifetime. According to the Memorial
Blood Center, someone needs blood every two seconds. There is always a need for donated blood because
supply is not increasing as fast as the need.
To donate blood in honor of the Edina Police Department, register using sponsor code 0111 by calling 1-888-
GIVE-BLD, or online at www.mbc.org.
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