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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive | Chico News
In a high-stakes blood drive showdown dubbed the Battle of the Badges, police and fire crews battled it out to see which department could snag the most donations—fueling friendly rivalry while saving lives. Last year’s cops won, but this time, fire chief Wes Metroka and retired firefighter Frank Garrison were determined to flip the script. Meanwhile, city staffer Jennifer Garlinghouse rallied for the police, even trying her hand at a power red donation. Event organizer Christian Padilla confirmed it was neck-and-neck, with no official winner declared—but the real win? Every drop donated…
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