Badges for Life blood drive set for Friday in Americus

Event held in memory of late law enforcement officers Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith

AMERICUS, GA – First Responders are very aware of the vital need for timely blood donations.

That’s why our local first responders are banning together to give the gift of life at the Sumter County Badges for Life blood drive set for Friday in Americus.

It’s being held in memory of late law enforcement officers Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith, both of whom died in the line of duty on an Americus domestic disturbance call in December of 2016.

Local citizens are invited to donate blood and join our first responders helping to assure a safe and ready blood supply in our community at all times.

The event will be held Friday at the Sumter Emergency Operations Center in Americus from 10am to 3pm.

Blood donors will receive a Badges for Life t-shirt as well as a $20 gift card and a complimentary health screening.