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County’s First Responders To Hold Battle of the Cities Blood Drive

First responders from Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland are helping patients battle illness and injury by hosting a friendly blood drive competition to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors.

The Battle of the Cities blood drive will take place on Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. at the John F. Scarpa Technical Education Center of Cumberland County, 3400 College Drive, Vineland, New Jersey. Community members are invited to donate blood and cast a vote for Bridgeton/Millville or Vineland, with the winning city or cities earning a plaque and bragging rights.

By scheduling and keeping appointments, donors can help provide for those in immediate need of lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code Battlecumberlandco or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).