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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive — Police vs. Fire

Buckingham Township Police and two volunteer fire companies face off in a friendly blood-drive competition to help during a Red Cross emergency shortage.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Buckingham Township will host the Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the Buckingham Township Police Department teaming up against Midway Volunteer Fire Company and Lingohocken Fire Company. Donors are asked to register and enter sponsor code BuckinghamBOB; every pint donated can save up to three lives and the Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. The event is a friendly competition for bragging rights, but the main goal is to collect as many pints as possible to help patients in need.