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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, 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 15, 2013 – 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, which won last year’s battle, will sponsor a
blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 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.
"About 15 Gallons of blood saved Officer Mike Blood when he was gravely wounded after being shot by a
bank robber in 2000,” said Edina Police Sgt. Kevin Rofidal. “It was the Edina community that rolled up their
sleeves in support then. Now residents can support their neighbors."
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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