SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive by the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank set a new record for donations.
The drive ended Friday evening.
After trailing most of the drive, the Sioux Falls Police won with 637 donations, edging out Sioux Falls Fire Rescue with 635 donations. That total of 1,272 broke the record set in 2016 with 1,081 donations.
This was the 26th annual drive.
Statement from Laurie Hoffman, SFCBB coordinator:
“We are astonished and beyond grateful by the overwhelming response received by this year’s Heroes Behind the Badges! You all have provided such hope to our community and patients during what has been the most difficult time to get blood. Thank you for making this event possible and giving of your time, talents, and leadership to help this event succeed beyond expectations. We had blood throughout the holidays and were able to address the demands placed on our hospitals because of this special event! Thank you, thank you!!”
