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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Senior Communications Coordinator
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 3, 2014 – 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. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 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 of participation wins.
“Another partnership with the community means we will save lives, maybe someone you know! I have
personally seen the truly amazing generosity when Officer Mike Blood was gravely wounded by a bank robber
and the blood banks surged with donations,” said Edina Police Sgt. Kevin Rofidal. “Be part of a miracle.”
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.
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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