About Us
Tye Blanton
Tye Blanton Foundation
Tye Blanton was the son of slain Trooper Shawn Blanton and wife Michaela. Tye fought with numerous medical conditions, including congestive heart failure at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Mission Hospital until his death at 4 1/2 months.
To honor Tye, the Tye Blanton Foundation supplies items for premature and sick infants of the NICU to give a sense of personality and comfort to these infants and help parents make the NICU a home away from home.
The Tye Blanton Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In honor of Tye Blanton, the foundation's mission is to provide assistance and support to the families of premature infants of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.
In addition, the Tye Blanton Foundation helps parents stay afloat during their baby's stay in the NICU by providing the "little things" to allow parents to keep their focus on their child, exactly where it needs to be.
Founders
Board of Directors & Members
A distinguished group of individuals is elected to serve on the board of directors. Each board member posesses unique qualities that best enables the Tye Blanton Foundation to accomplish its goals. Members can join by paying a $10 annual fee and fulfilling a minimum of 3 volunteer hours. These hours are easily attained by attending an official TBF event.
The creators of the Tye Blanton Foundation are Michaela Blanton, Tye's mother, and Shea Layman, Tye's aunt. Michaela is the wife of late trooper Shawn Blanton. With the foundation we are able to give back to the community, after all of the help they have given us. The foundation is a way to honor Tye everyday while helping to change the lives of other babies like Tye.
March of Dimes Signature Chef's Gala & Auction
When: October 8 6pm
Where: Grove Park Inn & Spa $100/ticket
What: This is an exciting "Black Tye" event that pays tribute to the culinary distinction of 20 of the finest chefs, caterers and local celebrity chefs while raising money to support the March of Dimes mission of saving babies.
TBF's very own, Michaela Blanton is the key speaker of the night.
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/northcarolina/38632_66367.asp
Haywood Heroes 5K Run & Fun Run
When: November 6 9am
Where: Canton Armory
What: Runners from across Western North Carolina are invited to Canton for the inaugural Haywood Heroes 5K. Funds from this event, co-sponsored by the Canton Lions Club and Canton Development Association, will fund a memorial honoring Haywood County's Law Enforcement, EMS and Firefighters that have died in the line of duty.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haywood-Heroes-5K-and-Fun-Run/145132718850310?v=info
Tye Blanton Foundation Blood Drive
When: November 7 12-5pm
Where: Canton Central United Methodist Church
What: Be a life saver and come out to donate blood in memory of Trooper Shawn Blanton and Tye Blanton. You could save up to 3 lives with a single donation.
Website: http://psdiso.com/
Photo Gallery
Contact Us
Shea Layman
Founder, President
Michaela Blanton
Founder, Vice President
Jeanell Youngbird
Advisory Board Chariman
Jesselyn Grant
Secretary
TYE BLANTON FOUNDATION
PO Box 18
Waynesville, NC 28786
Shauna Rogers
Hospital Liaison
Sarah Henderson
VP of Community Relations
Lara Feinberg
VP of Media/Marketing
Jennie Rumsey
VP of Membership
Blue Tyed Together T-shirt - $15
Blue Kids Tyed Together T-shirt - $8
Black TBF Hoodie - $30 Adult
Black TBF Hoodie - $20 Kids
Red long sleeved T-shirt - $20
Red short sleeved KIDS T-shirt - $8
Black TBF tote bags - $5
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