Thanks for supporting Red Cross

To the Editor:

March is Red Cross Month, and the Warren County Chapter of the American Red Cross wants to celebrate by recognizing those countless people who work so hard for their community.

A lot of people don’t realize most of the work of the Red Cross is done locally and done by volunteers. This year, our neighbors volunteered thousands of hours cumulatively through the Red Cross for disaster work, blood donations, CPR and first aid classes, swimming lessons, and military case work. Our work would be impossible without their dedication and support.

As chairman of our local Red Cross, I feel this community has a lot to be proud of. Through the American Red Cross, we are there for families facing emergencies like fires and other disasters, including many that never make the news. Through the Red Cross, we have neighbors who know how to give first aid and CPR – even neighbors and co-workers trained to save lives with automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).

Because of our support for the Red Cross, 24 families separated by military service this year have been able to exchange messages about family emergencies. And over 1,500 of our neighbors gave blood, the gift of life.

We’re a generous community, as our support for the Red Cross shows. It’s true – together, we can save a life.
Becky Phillips, Chairman
Warren County Chapter of American Red Cross