Battle of the Badges blood drive in Nicholasville offers prizes for donors

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Jessamine County EMS is joining forces with the Kentucky Blood Center Friday for a friendly “Battle of the Badges” blood drive.

The event challenges local first responders to see who can bring in the most blood donations. Donors will receive a free Kentucky Blood Center T-shirt, a $15 gift card, and a chance to win free groceries for a year.

The first responder team that collects the most donations will earn a trophy and bragging rights.

The blood drive runs from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the KBC Bloodmobile, located in the Blue Building at City-County Park.