WILLARD, Mo – Police, Fire and EMS crews in Willard aren’t just answering emergency calls this week. They’re also rolling up their sleeves to save lives.
The sixth annual Boots, Badges and Bandages Community Challenge Blood Drive returns Thursday, July 10, and local first responders are calling on residents to join the effort at the Willard Recreation Center from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The event, hosted by Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), brings a competitive twist to blood donation: donors can cast a vote for their favorite first responder agency — fire, police, or EMS — in a friendly race for the coveted traveling trophy…