Public Affairs Director,Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bridget Devlin of the Sioux Falls Dep., Steve Fessley of Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue, and Kenneth Versteeg of the Community Blood Bank.

from the website

Join in to save the lives of community patients while supporting our local heroes, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Sioux Falls Police Department.

The “Heroes Behind the Badges” is a friendly competition between Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Sioux Falls Police to help improve the blood collections at our local hospitals throughout the holidays. It only takes 30 minutes and the gift you provide could last a lifetime. Those donating blood at this event will receive a specially designed event t-shirt; your choice of either Sioux Falls Police or Fire Rescue, a $15 Hy-Vee certificate offer, a Texas Roadhouse free appetizer, and (2) game tickets to the Sioux Falls Skyforce game. (Offer available while supplies last and only during the Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive events.)

 Monday, December 23rd

Give blood at Slim Chickens (2711 S. Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a free Slim Chickens meal.

Tuesday, December 24th

Give blood at Tinner’s Public House (449 W. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a Tinner’s burger meal (certificate must be used on December 24).

 Thursday, December 26th

Give blood at Scheels (2101 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, December 27th

Give blood at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe’ (1216 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a free meal, compliments of Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe’. 

 Friday, December 27th

Give blood at Hy-Vee (37th St. & Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Monday, December 30th

Give blood at Hy-Vee (49th St. & Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts

 Monday, December 30th

Give blood at Atomic Wings (1502 E. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + 5 Atomic boneless wings, compliments of Atomic Wings.

Tuesday, December 31st

Give blood at Firehouse Subs East (5200 E. Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a free sub, compliments of Firehouse Subs.

Tuesday, December 31st

Give blood at Firehouse Subs West (3504 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a free sub, compliments of Firehouse Subs.

 Thursday, January 2nd

Give blood at JJ’s Wine, Spirits, and Cigars (3000 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a $10 JJ’s gift card.

Thursday, January 2nd

Give blood at Midwest Communications (500 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 6:30 am and 10:00 am. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts..

Thursday, January 2nd

Give blood at Washington Pavilion (5301 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

 Friday, January 3rd

Give blood at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue (2820 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, January 3rd

Give blood at Sioux Falls Police Department (320 W. 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gift.

 Saturday, January 4th

Give blood at Remedy Brewing Co. (401 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gift + a pint of your fav. brew, compliments of Remedy Brewing Co..

Donors can also give blood at one of our three donor room locations. Hours, locations, and scheduling links are listed below.

 Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Donor Room: (Plaza 2, 1301 S. Cliff Ave., 4th floor next to the skywalk, Sioux Falls, SD)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

(Tuesday, December 29 & Tuesday, December 31 Closing at 3:00 pm / Closed Christmas & New Years)

Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Schedule a donation appointment or call us at 605-331-3222, walk-ins are welcome. All who donate receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

 Sanford USD Medical Center

Donor Room: (1305 W. 18th St. – Main Hospital Lobby – with parking across street from hospital or valet services, Sioux Falls, SD)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm / Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

(Tuesday, December 29 & Tuesday, December 31 closing at 3:00 pm / Closed Christmas & New Years)

Schedule a donation appointment or call us at 605-331-3222, walk-ins are welcome. All who donate receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.