Leading by example, Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) acting Warden Ron Godwin rolled up his sleeve to donate blood. It was all part of the 20th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at the prison
In cooperation with the Central California Blood Center (CCBC), the event was well attended and very successful.
Emmanuel Ochoa, Account Executive from the blood center, said response was great.
“We registered a total of 44 donors and walked away with 36 units of blood,” Ochoa said.
PVSP staff, many of whom were first time donors, received donated meal vouchers. The food donation came from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Blood donors also received thank-you gifts from the blood center.
During the continuing campaign, any PVSP staff who missed the event can register with blood center for the event. This allows them to donate blood to count toward the Battle of the Badges PVSP total.
See more community involvement stories.
Follow CDCR on YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter). Listen to the CDCR Unlocked podcast.
Related content
Watch: 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run rallies in Sacramento
The final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California received a ceremonious sendoff from CDCR…
Staff carry torch across California for Special Olympics
Across California, CDCR and CCHCS staff proudly carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope during the Law Enforcement Torch Run.…
Mule Creek staff role up sleeves to donate blood
Mule Creek State Prison recently partnered with Vitalant to host a successful blood drive with staff. This gave employees the…
LAC staff interact with students during Read Across America
Staff from California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), visited young students during Read Across America Week. A local elementary…
CSP‑Corcoran staff, incarcerated walk to fight cancer
California State Prison (CSP) Corcoran hosted the third annual Cancer Walk with staff and the incarcerated raising a record-breaking $12,900…
CMC custody staff find balance on a surfboard
Custody staff from California Men’s Colony (CMC) at San Luis Obispo recently attended an adaptive surf therapy clinic. The April…