Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive honors Ann Moore

Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive honors Ann Moore

Beloved Evansville TV news anchor championed the cause of blood donation.

(Evansville) – Evansville news anchor Ann Moore bravely fought for two-years with pancreatic cancer, and she publicly shared her struggle with the community she loved. Though Ann ultimately lost her fight against the disease, she was a champion for the American Red Cross blood donation program.

Ann’s willingness to share her story gave hope to many other patients. The American Red Cross and WTVW Fox 7 invite eligible blood donors to honor Ann’s memory at the annual Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive.

Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

6 a.m. to noon or 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana

29 S. Stockwell Road (Off the Lloyd Expressway)

As part of her treatment, Ann received multiple blood product transfusions. Recipients of blood products are not able to take a holiday from needing lifesaving blood. They are in constant need of a healthy supply. Please make the time to give blood this holiday season and change a life, starting with your own.

Give Thanks Give Life will feature Pizza courtesy of Papa Johns in the refreshment area and information about efforts to open a Gilda’s Club in Evansville. Gilda’s Club is a group dedicated to supporting families dealing with cancer, an effort Ann Moore was passionate about. Today, her husband, Randy, continues working to fulfill Ann’s dream of opening a Gilda’s Club in the Evansville area to help other families dealing with cancer in their family.

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org 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 (16 with parental permission in some states), 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.