Red Cross thanks supporters

By: Staff reports | Morganton News Herald
Published: March 05, 2010

Burke Chapter of the American Red Cross recognizes and thanks the supporters and volunteers whose efforts enable the Red Cross to respond to disasters down the street, across the country and around the world.
"The Red Cross works tirelessly to be there with help and hope when people need it most — and we are grateful for the public support that enables us to continue our work — here at home and abroad," said Sherry Scull, executive director. "Our community and our nation depend on the Red Cross in times of need and the Red Cross depends on the support of people in American to achieve its mission."
President Barack Obama has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month.
Scull said, "During Red Cross Month, we want to recognize the valuable supporters whose generosity makes the work of the American Red Cross possible.
"In addition, Red Cross Month is a great time for people to get involved with the Red Cross, such as donating blood; signing up for a CPR, first aid or another Red Cross course; giving a financial gift that can really save the day when the next disaster strikes, or getting involved as a volunteer."
The Red Cross provides shelter, food, comfort and hope to survivors of nearly 70,000 disasters each year; helps prepare communities for emergencies; is the largest single provider of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills to more than 5 million people a year; supports military members and their families and provides international humanitarian aid.
The American Red Cross touches the lives of millions of people every year through its network of 34,000 employees and more than 600,000 volunteers in more than 2,000 locations across the United States and more than 30 countries around the world.
"The Red Cross has responded following the Haiti earthquake in January, working to turn despair into hope," Scull said. "The Red Cross is there in Haiti now — and we are also here each day across the country for families who need us."
Although major disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires capture national media headlines, the day-to-day work of the Red Cross often takes place in local communities. In the past year, the Burke County Chapter responded to 26 local emergencies, assisted 121 military families and trained more than 1,500 people in lifesaving skills. And, people from this area donated 4,888 units of blood.
The Burke County Chapter will hold its Heroes Campaign during March and April.
Call 438-8844 or visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

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