29th Annual Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive Event

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 competion 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 Police or Fire, a $15 Hy-Vee certificate offer, a Texas Roadhouse free appetizer, and (2) game tickets to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

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Select your date, location, and time you would like to donate during the Heroes Behind the Badges event. Thank you for being a lifeline to our community patients!

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Friday, December 20, give blood at Stan Houston (3020 W. 12th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, December 20, give blood at Hy-Vee (E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Monday, December 23, give blood at Slim Chickens (2711 S. Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a free Slim Chickens meal.

Tuesday, December 24, give blood at Tinner’s Public House (449 W. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Click HERE to 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 26, give blood at Scheels (2101 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, December 27, give blood at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe’ (1216 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Click HERE to 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 27, give blood at Hy-Vee (37th St. & Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Monday, December 30, give blood at Atomic Wings (1502 E. 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + 5 Atomic boneless wings, compliments of Atomic Wings.

Monday, December 30, give blood at Hy-Vee (49th St. & Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Tuesday, December 31, give blood at Firehouse Subs East (5200 E. Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Click HERE to 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 31, give blood at Firehouse Subs West (3504 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD) between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Click HERE to 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 2, give blood at JJ’s Wine, Spirits, and Cigars (3000 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts + a $10 JJ’s gift card.

Thursday, January 2, give blood at Midwest Communications (500 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 6:30 am and 10:00 am. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Thursday, January 2, give blood at Washington Pavilion (5301 S. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, January 3, give blood at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue (2820 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gifts.

Friday, January 3, give blood at Sioux Falls Police Department (320 W. 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Click HERE to schedule a donation time today. All those donating will receive the special Heroes thank you gift.

Saturday, January 4, give blood at Remedy Brewing Co. (401 E. 8th St., Sioux Falls, SD) between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm Click HERE to 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

Click HERE to 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)

Click HERE to 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.

Dawley Farm Blood Donor Center

Donor Room: (1035 S. Highline Place, Sioux Falls, SD)

Tuesday – December 24 & December 31: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Click HERE to 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.