American Red Cross on lookout for heroes
The American Red Cross is looking for some heroes in Warren County. The local chapter is working to raise $25,000 locally by asking concerned individuals to use creative methods to raise $1000 each to support the non-profit organization which provides a number of services to the community.
The fundraising drive, called Heroes for the American Red Cross, will officially kick-off on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Jungle Jym Pavilion and wind up on Sunday, Oct. 19 with a Heroes Celebration where the grand total raised by the campaign will be announced.
The Warren County American Red Cross chapter hopes everyone will join in the drive to raise much needed funds. Becoming a hero is a great way to demonstrate how the community can come together and benefit the Red Cross, which not only provides vitally important community blood drives, but offers a wide range of other services, including free swimming lessons and lifeguard training, CPR and first aid certification courses, school-age appropriate courses on first aid, hand-washing and coping with disasters. The Red Cross also offers aid to victims of home fires and fire prevention programs, disaster shelters, military family communication services, health fairs, Boy and Girl Scout classes and a baby-sitter’s course.
It will be up to each “hero” to decide how to raise the $1,000 donation. Once you become a hero, organizers will provide you with a packet of information and ideas to aid you in your quest. For more information, or to become a hero, contact campaign chairman Jim Carden at (931) 473-3248.