Battle of the Badges returns
Michelle Lee takes a break to pose with Mary Troyer, who made the trip with her husband from Plummer to give platelets and plasma Tuesday at the Coeur d'Alene Vitalant office.
Troyer, 70, said she has a lot of EMTs in her family and she knows how important it is to keep blood reserves at a stable level.
"I get enjoyment out of it and I like being able to help somebody. It’s ok if they never need it, but it’s the joy of sharing," Troyer said.
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Kootenai County Fire and Rescue firefighter Taylor Carr jokes with phlebotomist Rheny Gaudio during the Battle of the Badges.
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POST FALLS — The firefighters won Vitalant’s Battle of the Badges blood drive and bragging rights last year.
This year, the rematch has been set for Aug. 7 for first responders and community members to donate blood on behalf of firefighters and police in the community.
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