Douglas County, Colorado — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Colorado and the Highlands Ranch Community Association, is proud to announce the success of this year’s Hero and Community Blood Drive.
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. For the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, that statistic is personal. Several deputies have credited donated blood as the reason they survived medical conditions and critical injuries sustained during line‑of‑duty shootings. This life‑saving connection fuels the department’s ongoing commitment to hosting community blood drives and encouraging residents to give the gift of life.
This year, the community responded with overwhelming generosity. Signups filled so quickly that the American Red Cross added additional donation appointments to accommodate the high level of interest.
Blood Drive Results: 72 units collected, enough to help up to 216 people.
Sheriff Darren Weekly expressed deep gratitude for the community’s involvement. “Blood saves lives, including the lives of our deputies,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said. “We are honored to partner with the American Red Cross and the Highlands Ranch Community Association to bring our community together for something so meaningful. The turnout this year shows just how strong and united Douglas County is, and we look forward to continuing these lifesaving blood drives for years to come.”
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to every donor, volunteer, and partner who helped make this event a success. Community engagement like this strengthens our ability to serve and protect, and it reflects the heart of Douglas County.
We look forward to seeing our community come together again at the next Hero and Community Blood Drive.
