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Christian County first responders compete in Blood drive, Nixa vs. Ozark

OZARK, Mo. — Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has announced the date for the Boots, Badges & Bandages Blood Drive.

In honor of supporting Christian County first responders and providing support to local patients, the blood drive event will take place on Tuesday, July 23.

It is also a friendly competition between the fire, police and EMS departments aimed to encourage community donations, with a traveling trophy awarded to the department with the highest participation.

The event will take place in two locations:

  • Nixa Blood Drive
    • Tuesday, July 23
    • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • North Point Church
    • 235 W. Tracker Road, Nixa
  • Ozark Blood Drive
    • Tuesday, July 23
    • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • CCAD Building
    • 320 N. 20th Street, Ozark

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Tony Nguyen, ozarksfirst.com)

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