What This Story Is About
The Tennessee Titans and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at Nissan Stadium on August 18.
Why It Matters
Blood banks have reported shortages nationwide and are in desperate need of donors.
What Happens Next
The event pits Metro Nashville Police officers, Davidson County Sheriff deputies and Nashville firefighters against each other in an effort to raise money and collect blood for patients in Nashville.
For Context
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is an annual, nationwide cooperation between the American Red Cross and local law enforcement and first responders.
Catch Up
Blood urgently needed: Ascension Saint Thomas hosts drives to battle national blood crisis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Titans are hosting a blood drive event as reports of blood shortages continue to surface nationwide.
The Titans and the American Red Cross are again teaming up to host the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Nissan Stadium. This year’s event will be held on the stadium’s West Club level on August 18, beginning at noon.
The blood drive pits Metro Nashville Police officers, Davidson County Sheriff deputies and Nashville firefighters against each other in a series of competitions to raise money and collect blood for patients in Nashville.
The event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend and donate blood to whichever group they choose. All donors will receive two tickets to the Titans preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 23.
Additionally, all who donate blood will also be entered into a raffle for a signed Cornell Tate football.
Anyone who wishes to donate can do so by registering here.
The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis on July 27 as the need for blood continues to increase. The agency especially asks that those with type O blood who would like to donate do so as soon as possible.
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