ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — It’s a friendly competition with a serious impact. Rockford’s fire and police departments kicked off this year’s battle of the badges blood drive with the hopes of saving lives.
The departments will compete all week to see who can bring in the most donations.
“You can save up to three lives with one donation, and because the blood stays local, it might actually help save the life of somebody that you know,” said Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd…