Hospital Blood Drive Sparks Friendly Competition
The Giving Coast
SRQ DAILY THURSDAY FAMILY AND RECREATION EDITION
THURSDAY AUG 7, 2025 |
Dozens of nurses, colleagues and local residents donated blood at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital during a recent community blood drive. In just one day, 26 donations were collected — enough to help save up to 78 lives. As donors gave, they could cast a vote for their favorite team — fire or police — as part of the annual “Boots vs. Badges” campaign by SunCoast Blood Centers. The friendly competition invites donors to show their support for local first responders. According to SunCoast Blood Centers, Team Boots — representing area fire and EMS crews — currently leads with 58.7% of the vote, ahead of Team Badges with 41.3%. The competition continues through August 23.
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