Battle of the Badges returns July 21

It's year 3 for Battle of the Badges, a community wide Blood Drive. Center Police Department vs. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Come save lives, support your local law enforcement and enjoy some good food!

Date and time: July 21, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be set up inside the Center Community House for regular whole blood or Automation
(plasma, platelets.) Every successful donor will receive a $20 E-Gift Card (to the store of their choice.)

EVERY attempted donor will be entered into a raffle for cool door prizes! 

To schedule a donation time, please go to WWW.GIVEBLOOD.ORG
Contact Amy Lindley 598-2450 (Center Police Dept)
Leah Chase 598-5600 (Shelby County S.O.)

In addition to the Blood Drive, we will be having a BBQ Chicken fundraiser to support our CPD Ladies Auxiliary’s Scholarship Fund /Operation Blue Santa.

MAMA ROSE ITALIAN ICE will be set up outside for your favorite frozen treats.

Tickets will be sold for a double raffle drawing for (1) Guided Fishing Trip at Crystal Beach ($350 value) (1) Savage 300 Blakout Bolt Action Gun ($300 value)

Even if you cannot donate, please come by and show us your support, tell your friends, buy a raffle ticket or come fill your bellies. 

Please see attached documents below for BBQ sign-up.