•May 13, 2026•

On Tuesday, May 5th, the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68 in Sullivan held a Memorial Blood Drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan for 25 years, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. Her husband, Tony, was there and was obviously appreciative of the kindness and generosity of those who came to donate blood in memory of his wife. Tony shared the same sentiment as previously- that Ellen truly loved what she did and would never do anything different than the life-impacting career she chose to do in Sullivan for so many years.

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The Memorial Drive was a Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration, which included Mexican food, drinks, and decorations, including Piñata’s, and a large number of very desirable door prizes such as gift baskets, pet care items, gift cards, a men’s hair care basket, and a child’s bicycle. 

This event was also Jeri Davis’s 100th blood drive, having collected over 6,600 units at the Sullivan American Legion over the past 17 years, for which she was presented a plaque and floral bouquet. This blood drive brought out sixty-five donors, with a net result that will benefit 195 individuals with life-saving blood products.