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Red Cross to
honor military families
Donnie Reis to perform free concert open to public May 3
April 17, 2015, DARKE COUNTY - The American Red Cross will be honoring
local veterans and active military and treating them, and their
families and friends, to a free concert at St. Clair Memorial Hall on
Sunday, May 3.
Multi-instrumentalist and accomplished composer, singer and U.S. Army
veteran Donnie Reis of Tipp City, Ohio will be performing the concert.
Reis has traveled worldwide to play music ranging from classical,
pop/rock and country for American troops.
Reis began playing violin at age 10 and had won his first solo
competition by age 13. Throughout his career, he has gained national
recognition as a concertmaster of several symphony orchestras and pit
orchestras.
In 2013, Donnie toured with singer/songwriter, Caroline Glaser of NBC’s
The Voice (Season 4), on the road with a cappella sensation, Straight
No Chaser, for their “Under The Influence” tour as well as with Kris
Allen of American Idol (Season 9).
“The Red Cross has an unwavering commitment to members of the U.S.
military, its veterans, and their families. Salute to Military Families
is just one way we can show our local heroes how much we value and
appreciate them," said Christy Baker, chair of the Red Cross' Mission
Committee.
Baker said the concert will also help connect military families and
veterans with local and regional resources they may not know are
available.
American Red Cross provides a number of services to the military and
their families. Beginning with an introduction to their loved ones
about what services are available, through the Get to Know Us Before
you Need Us, the local Red Cross supports the military family with
emergency communications, Coping with Deployment Classes and family
re-unification.
In addition, Darke County American Red Cross volunteers visit veterans
in assisted living facilities on a monthly basis, spreading good cheer,
art from local preschoolers and other hand-made gifts.
“Beginning with Clara Barton during the Civil War, we have stood by
those who serve our country, from giving aid on the battlefield to
today’s services,” stated, Lynne Gump, Executive Director of the
Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter, “It is our honor, our privilege to
serve the men and woman of the United States Military and their
families.”
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in
need, said Baker.
"Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a
mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around
the world, through five key service areas which include disaster
relief, supporting America’s military families, lifesaving blood,
health and safety services, and international services," she said.
The Mission Committee, at its core, ensures that the needs of the
community are being met. That could include making sure there are
enough trained volunteers to respond to a disaster or providing CPR,
AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard training.
The concert was made possible through a special grant from the Darke
County United Way.
"We thank the Darke County United Way for their generous contribution
to make this afternoon possible,” said Baker.
"If you have a passion for helping others, please consider joining our
efforts," Baker said.
Contact the local Red Cross office at 548-1002 or Christy Baker,
committee chair, at cbaker4350@gmail.com.
The Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter has 379 volunteers giving of
themselves delivering the mission of the American Red Cross, but many
more volunteers are needed. If you would like more information
about how you can become a volunteer supporting your community, simply
reach out online at Redcross.org or call your local Red Cross Chapter
office.
Captions: Troops - American Red Cross provides a number of services to
the military and their families. Active duty soldiers are seen here
receiving personnel hygiene items from the Red Cross facilities in
Bagdad, Iraq.
Donnie Reis - Multi-instrumentalist and accomplished composer, singer
and U.S. Army veteran Donnie Reis of Tipp City, Ohio will be performing
for local veterans and active military and their families and friends
on May 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Clair Memorial Hall.
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