Danbury’s Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive Returns April 23

DANBURY, CT — The City of Danbury will host its 4th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and Emergency Preparedness Day on Wednesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Danbury Fair Mall. The event is a partnership between the American Red Cross and the city’s Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and Health and Human Services departments.

The friendly competition encourages residents to donate blood in support of and alongside local first responders. Donors of all blood types are welcome, and participants can opt to give a Power Red donation to maximize impact. Appointments can be made online at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code COD, or calling 1-800-733-2767.

Mayor Roberto Alves praised the growing community engagement with the event: "Our Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Management Division, and our Health & Human Services Department work tirelessly to keep our community safe and healthy, and by donating life-saving blood alongside them, you not only support our first responders, but you help save lives in your community."

Emergency Preparedness Day will be held on the mall’s lower level and include interactive training sessions such as “Stop the Bleed,” fire safety demonstrations, hands-only CPR, and the Red Cross “Homes Made Safer” program. A “Touch-a-Truck” display will feature emergency and rescue vehicles for families to explore.

The blood drive will be located on the Upper Level between the Apple Store and Lululemon. The Emergency Preparedness event and “Touch-a-Truck” will be directly below on the Lower Level.

All donors between April 14–30 will receive a Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last and be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win a $5,000 gift card.