This January, the Indiana Blood Center’s “Bloodmobile” made a trip to Hunt’s Indianapolis office for the first of many Hunt blood drives. During their four-hour stay, the center collected 13 units of blood.

The center requires 550 units of blood daily to supply the more than 60 Indiana hospitals they serve. The donation bus, or “Bloodmobile” as the center calls it, helps local businesses host drives without employees having to venture from their place of employment.

The Indiana Blood Center operates under a simple yet powerful mission:

We believe blood is life. Therefore, Indiana Blood Center shall provide a continuous, safe and adequate supply of blood products and biological services first to people of our own communities, then wherever our blood products and biological services are needed.

Kelly Hickey, Hunt marketing coordinator, helped pull the event together as part of Hunt’s 2012 community service initiative. She noted, “It’s always good to see people coming together. It’s even better when you see them coming together to help save lives. People are always saying I wish we could do more. Donating blood is that chance. It’s free. It’s easy. It’s simple. And it saves lives.”

A big thanks goes out to everyone who donated. Our representative estimates we saved 39 lives with the 13 units donated. If your company is interested in hosting a blood drive, you may contact the Indiana Blood Center at 317.916.5150 or visit DonorPoint.org.