- June 20, 2025
Poarch Creek Indians Help Roll Out New Red Cross Bloodmobile with Community Blood Drive
Atmore, Ala.— The Poarch Creek Indians proudly joined the American Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region to unveil a brand-new mobile blood donation vehicle during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and community blood drive at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore.
Funded by a generous donation from the Tribe, the new bloodmobile represents a major step forward in expanding access to lifesaving blood donations across rural and underserved communities in Alabama and Mississippi. Guests at the event had the opportunity to tour the new mobile unit, donate blood, and enjoy lunch at Wind Creek’s buffet, courtesy of the Tribe and Amazon.
“We were honored to welcome the community to Wind Creek for a cause that literally saves lives,” said Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan. “This partnership with the Red Cross is about more than a donation—it’s about being there for our neighbors when they need us most.”
The high-tech vehicle, outfitted with the latest medical equipment, will allow the Red Cross to reach more donors at more locations—an effort that will ultimately help save more lives.
“The addition of this new bloodmobile will help us reach more communities, donors and events across Alabama and Mississippi,” said Kelly Hodges, executive director of the Red Cross South Alabama Chapter. “We’re deeply grateful to the Poarch Creek Indians for their continued support of our mission.”
From those who gave blood to those who showed up in support, the event was a meaningful celebration of service, generosity, and community.
Contact:
Kristin Hellmich
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About the Poarch Creek Indians:
The Poarch Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. From hospitality to aerospace, we continue to operate in a variety of industries across the World. Read more about our Tribe here.
About Wind Creek Hospitality:
Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama. Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe’s gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Casinoverse, Magic City Casino in FL, as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida. Visit www.windcreek.com for more information.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/AlabamaandMississippi or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media @RedCrossAL.