{"id":37806,"date":"2026-07-21T07:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=37806"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:38:16","slug":"adams-county-first-responders-answer-call-to-help-patients-in-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/adams-county-first-responders-answer-call-to-help-patients-in-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Adams County first responders answer call to help patients in need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MONROE, Ind. (July 21, 2026) <\/strong>\u2014 In an emergency, it\u2019s the blood on the shelves that helps save lives, and first responders know this firsthand. That\u2019s why Adams County Fire and Law Enforcement are joining forces with the American Red Cross to help ensure blood products are available for patients in need, including those undergoing cancer treatment or living with sickle cell disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to hold the first Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Adams County in support of such a lifesaving cause,\u201d said Adams County Sheriff, Dan Mawhorr. \u201cEvery donation matters, and we\u2019re honored to come together as a community to raise awareness about the critical need for blood and to make a meaningful difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Adams County Battle of the Badges Blood Drive<\/strong>, donors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite department \u2013 Fire or Law Enforcement \u2013 while making a lifesaving contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adams County Battle of the Badges Blood Drive<\/strong>
Monday, July 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monroe Lighthouse Church
201 S. Van Buren St., Monroe, IN 46772<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment<\/strong>, visit redcrossblood.org<\/u><\/a> and use sponsor code: ACBATTLE<\/strong> or call 1-800 RED CROSS (800-733-2767). All presenting donors will receive an exclusive American Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Blood Shortage<\/strong>
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a special thank-you for helping patients in need, all\u202fwho come to give\u202fJuly 13-31, 2026, will receive a\u202fFandango Movie Ticket\u202f<\/strong>by email (up to $15\u202fticket price and fees).Visit RedCrossBlood.org\/July<\/u><\/a> for details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Blood Donation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver\u2019s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:
<\/em><\/strong>The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its\u202ffive chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast,\u202fSouthwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters).\u202fThe American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.<\/em> For more information, please visit us at <\/em>Redcross.org\/Indiana<\/u><\/em><\/a> or follow us on Facebook, Instagram\u202fand X <\/em>@indianaredcross<\/u><\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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