United Blood Services is inviting all Lubbock residents to participate in the Back to Badges blood drive.

The Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Fire Rescue, and the Lubbock Sheriff's Department are coming together to donate blood and challenge the community to step up and donate as well.

All blood donors will receive a special t-shirt, as well as an entry into a drawing for dozens of prizes.

The drive will be from Wednesday, July 25th through Saturday, July 28th from 12-7 p.m. at the South Plains Mall next to Beall's. On Sunday, the drive will be from 12-6 p.m.

Also on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the South Plains Mall's west parking lot will be the First Responder Appreciation Event.

To schedule an appointment, call 797-6804 or go to https://www.bloodhero.com/. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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