All Together Makes All the Difference: For Every Life on the Line

For trauma patients across Indiana, the difference between life and loss often comes down to the speed, skill, and support of IU Health’s trauma care teams. This fall, IU Health Foundation invites you to be part of that difference.

In partnership with Rev, we’re launching a statewide fundraising initiative to support IU Health’s trauma program. Whether you’ve experienced trauma care firsthand or simply want to stand with those who save lives every day, this campaign is your chance to make an impact.

Meet the Team Behind the Care

Trauma care is more than medicine — it’s a lifeline. Get a closer look at how IU Health’s statewide trauma team transforms lives in this powerful video:

Why Your Gift Matters

Your donation helps fund the people, tools, and systems that make trauma care possible — from emergency departments across the state to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, here’s your support in action:

• Trauma Medical Director Support: Provides expert leadership and oversight to ensure trauma physicians deliver leading, evidence-based care.
• Prehospital Emergency Services: Funds ambulances and staffing for mass gatherings like the Indianapolis 500, enabling rapid response and transfer to Methodist Hospital.
• Neurologist for IndyCar: Supports a specialist in motorsports concussion management, ensuring drivers receive timely and effective treatment at IndyCar races throughout the year.
• Safety and Security Enhancements: Invests in security cameras, defense training, and crime prevention tools to create safer environments for patients and staff.
• Emergency Department Upgrades: Improves facilities and provides essentials like clothing for patients in need when they’re discharged from the hospital.
• EMS Quality Software: Establishes electronic medical records for special event EMS teams to improve care quality.
• Disaster Supplies & Equipment: Stocks trauma teams with critical gear like fire suits, defibrillators, and blood warmers.

What You Get When You Join Our Trauma Support Team

• First Response | $50-$99 Receive a For Every Life on the Line screensaver and social graphic, plus early access to volunteer opportunities.
• Critical Link | $100–$249 Includes all First Response rewards, plus a sticker pack and invitation to a live Q&A and happy hour with IU Health Trauma team members.
• Trauma Ally* | $250–$499 Enjoy all above rewards, plus the first 150 Trauma Ally members will earn early bird access to purchase two premiere Rev Indy tickets with a discount of $100/pair off, beginning on Oct. 27. This is a great way to secure your spot if you’ve missed out in the past.
• Lifeline Champion* | $500–$999 Receive all rewards plus the first 25 LifeLine Champion donors will earn early bird access to two VIP Rev Indy tickets with a discount of $100/pair off. Additionally, you will receive an exclusive guided trauma center tour.

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