Find Out Why Warrington's First Responders Are Battling Over Blood

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — When Warrington's first responders take part in the "Battle of the Badges" in May, it won't be about spilling blood, but rather collecting it.

Between now and the end of May, the Warrington Police Department and the Warrington Fire Department will be competing to see who can recruit the largest number of blood donors for a Red Cross Community Blood Drive in May.

The blood drive is scheduled to take place on May 29 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Warrington Fire Company, 2310 Freedoms Way. For more information or to make an appointment to donate in support of the fire company or the police department, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code bbwarrington.

“Hosting a blood drive coincides with our respective core values of giving back to the community,” said Warrington Police Sgt. Hawthorn. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”

Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ

transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A
negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely
transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients.