The number of donations totaled 240 blood donations – but those unable to attain their donation goal received a pie in the face.

“When a moment is critical, help is needed and blood is one of those things that provides that kind of of help so this time of year, the need is very critical,” Caitlin Roach said, “Officials with LIFELINE Blood Services want to thank all the first responders for their support and life-saving contributions.

Caitlin Roach is the marketing manager at LIFELINE Blood Services.

“We are so grateful for our first responders,” Caitlin said, “Battle of the Badges” was a success, and we are thankful to all those who participated.

“Congratulations to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department for winning the Battle of the Badges trophy! Thank you again for donating and saving lives.”

(PHOTO: Sheriff John Mehr holds the trophy presented to the winner of the ‘Battle of the Badges.’ Tom Mapes, public information officer at the Sheriff’s Office stands next to Mehr)