CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department and Cheyenne Fire Rescue are facing off
to see which agency can bring in the most blood donations.
The annual “Guns N’ Hoses” blood drive challenge will take place from Wednesday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Cheyenne Public Safety Center.
This competition allows blood donors to cast a vote for the first responder of their choice. The organization that recruits the most donors will receive a traveling trophy to showcase for the
year.
All blood types are needed, especially type O, which is the most transfused blood type and the
first to run out in a shortage. Emergency room personnel reach for O-negative blood when there
is no time to determine a patient’s blood type.
The “Guns N’ Hoses” blood drive will be hosted at the Cheyenne Public Safety Center, 415 W. 18th St., during the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, Sept. 7: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 8: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. Donors are asked to remember to bring an ID and to prepare beforehand by eating breakfast and hydrating.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided by Vitalant following the donation, and there will be giveaways and Guns N’ Hoses T-shirts provided (while supplies last).
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (307) 638-3326 or visit Vitalant’s website here and enter blood drive code “cheygunshoses”.
