(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County’s first responders and health care teams came together with the support of the American Red Cross for this year’s Battle of the Badges: Blood Drive on November 6.
This life-saving event was made possible through the collaborative effort of the Decatur County Health Department, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, and Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., community members supporting local law enforcement, emergency services, and public health rolled up their sleeves, literally, to help save lives.
This year’s event was a tremendous success, collecting 34 good units of blood, enough to help save up to 102 lives. Behind every donation was a powerful reminder of what makes the Decatur County community special: compassion, teamwork, and a shared commitment to helping others.
The Battle of the Badges added a lighthearted twist to this life-saving effort, giving first responder teams a chance to earn bragging rights while giving back in a meaningful way.
Results:
1st Place: Decatur County Sheriff’s Office – 16 units
2nd Place: Decatur County Health Department – 5 units
3rd Place: Decatur County EMS – 4 units
Honorable mentions go to the Decatur County Volunteer Firefighters, Greensburg Fire Department, Greensburg Police Department, Letts Community EMS/Fire, Indiana State Police, and local Town Marshals for their outstanding participation and support.
“We’re incredibly proud of everyone who came out to donate,” said Debbie Hernandez, SVORC with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office. “When first responders and health care workers unite for a cause like this, it shows the true heart of Decatur County.”
“We’re grateful for the chance to support our first responders and help our community come together to make a real difference,” said Matt Myers, Decatur County EMS Manager at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all who donated, volunteered, and supported this year’s Battle of the Badges, and congratulations to the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department for leading the way.
Each donation was a reminder that generosity and teamwork can turn an ordinary day into one that saves lives.
(Decatur County Memorial Hospital press release)
