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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jake Omodt, Communications Assistant
Phone 952-833-9522 • jomodt@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to City Hall
Edina, Minn., July 22, 2018 – The Edina Police Department and Memorial Blood Centers will host a blood
drive 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Council Chambers of Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. The
blood drive is part of Memorial Blood Centers’ annual “Battle of the Badges.”
Battle of the Badges aims to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation through a friendly, life-
saving competition between first responders. Other groups of first responders participating in Battle of the
Badges include the Savage Police Department, Wayzata Fire Department, Shakopee Police Department, City
of Hopkins Police and Fire departments, Elk River Police Department and more across the metro area.
The blood drive is open to the public and walk-ins are welcome. However, it is recommended participants
sign up for a donation time in advance. To sign up for a donation time, visit www.mbcherohub.club and search
sponsor code 0111.
“As police officers, we recognize the need for blood not only during a trauma situation involving the public,
but as police officers,” said Edina Police Segt. Kevin Rofidal. “If we get wounded or badly injured, we recognize
oftentimes you’re going to need blood.”
All blood types are needed, especially O negative (O-) and O positive (O+). Donors whose blood type is O+,
O-, A- or B- can donate double red cells if they choose.
For more information on Memorial Blood Centers, visit www.mbc.org. To learn more about Battle of the
Badges, contact Rofidal at KRofidal@EdinaMN.gov.
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