Find a Blood Drive
Find a Blood Drive
The community is invited to give blood in memory of Liz Tinder at a special American Red Cross blood drive held in her name Friday, May 4, from noon to 6 p.m. at Southside Middle School in Muncie. Her family hopes to collect 45 blood donations in her name.
In November 2017, Liz was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and passed away in February 2018. She received blood transfusions during her treatment. A dedicated educator, Liz taught for 13 years at Southside High School in Muncie and returned as a counselor when it became a middle school. She enjoyed working with her husband, Brent Tinder, who taught at Muncie Community Schools for 21 years. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed spending summers at Catalina Swim Club and spent the school year supporting her four children at volleyball games, tennis matches, swim meets, dance competitions and more.
“She was never one to be a bystander, and was constantly helping and contributing in any way that she could,” said Anne Tinder, Liz’s eldest daughter. “My family and I would love to see anyone who knew my mom or was touched by her life to come and give blood in her memory to help others.”
“Hosting this blood drive in her name is a wonderful way to remember Liz and help other patients battling cancer,” said Meg Ahlering, recruitment development manager for the Red Cross.
The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. In Indiana alone, the Red Cross needs about 450 donors each day to support patients at 80 hospitals across the state. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products.
Donate Blood in memory of Liz Tinder
Friday, May 4, 2018, Noon to 6 p.m.
Southside Middle School
1601 East 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302
How to help
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.