VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Annual Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive will be held October 12th & 13th at Stoudt Ross Ford in Valley City. It’s a friendly competition between the Police Department and the Fire Department to see who can get the most donations.

Valley City Police Chief Phil Hatcher talked about the goal of the two-day blood drive.

Hatcher said appointments are preferred but walk-in’s are welcome.

Vitalant, Blood Services will be in the Stoudt Ross Ford showroom accepting blood donors from 11:30am to 6pm during The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive October 12th & 13th in Valley City.