The Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue would like to thank everyone that came out over the last two days and donated blood. There were 262 total people and 228 units of blood donated. Some of the individuals that received $5 in beef bucks donated them back so a total of $1,050 in beef bucks was donated to the Salvation Army.

At the time of their donation, each individual was given the opportunity to vote for either the Watertown Police Department or the Watertown Fire Rescue. The results are in and the winner is the Watertown Police Department with a total of 118 votes. The Watertown Fire Rescue received 106 votes.

We appreciate the community’s support of both departments. Your blood donations are greatly appreciated and could help save the lives of many.