Beth Sweeney, executive director of the Southwest Indiana chapter of the American Red Cross, said all donations are needed, but especially from those with the universal 'O' blood type, and people giving platelets.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/holiday-giving-red-cross-seeks-more-blood-donations

The Heartland event supports the community with 90% of the proceeds being split between two benefactors; the Phillip R. Dawkins Heart & Vascular Center and Girls on the Run Southwest Indiana.

Source: https://wjts.tv/2023/06/heartland-half-marathon-registration-pricing-soon-increasing-on-june-26th/