The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region is excited to unveil its new bloodmobile, which features an innovative generator powered by a battery pack and solar panels. These will provide energy for lighting and essential equipment used to safely collect blood donations, once the vehicle is parked.

The ribbon-cutting event will take place on Friday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the American Red Cross Office, located at 1212 E. California Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825. The Indiana Region Northeast Chapter Executive Director Jennifer Sexton and other partners will speak at 10:10 a.m., followed by a tour of the new bloodmobile.

This is part of the organization’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint by cutting diesel fuel consumption and minimizing waste and water usage. A special thank you to the William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation, McMillen Foundation, English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation for helping fund the bloodmobile and to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for funding the solar-supported onboard battery.

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. LinkedIn: American Red Cross of Indiana.