The community is invited to donate blood in honor of Karen Mabbott at a blood drive on Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ebb & Flow Yoga Studio located at 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite E, Chesterton, IN 46304.

Karen was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a rare type of blood and bone marrow cancer, in November 2024 after routine bloodwork at her annual health exam. Since her diagnosis, Karen has received multiple blood and platelets transfusions, made possible thanks to generous blood donors. This month, Karen’s daughter, Gina, is honoring her mother and supporting her journey by hosting a blood drive at her yoga studio.

Karen is a retired nurse and often administered transfusions to patients in need. It never occurred to Karen or her daughter that she would be on the receiving end of blood products.

Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. Blood is so important during their treatment that patients fighting cancer use nearly one quarter of the nation’s blood supply – more than patients fighting any other disease.

Blood Drive in Honor of Karen Mabbott

Saturday, July 12 

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ebb & Flow Yoga Studio

206 S. Calumet Rd, Suite E

Chesterton, IN 46304

To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code “EbbandFlow.” You can also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Those who come to give July 1-14, 2025, will receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while supplies last! Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org/July.

How to donate blood

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 must meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:

The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its chapters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). 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 us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @indianaredcross.