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March
6, 2013
Red Cross Month
To The Editor:
March is Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross recognizes our
Everyday Heroes who help their community by giving of themselves - the
volunteers, blood donors, class takers and financial supporters who
help us assist those in need.
March is also a great time to become part of the Red Cross by doing
such things as developing a preparedness plan for the household,
becoming a volunteer, giving blood, or taking a Red Cross class.
The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year in this
country. It provides 24-hour support to members of the military,
veterans and their families; collects and distributes about 40 percent
of the nation’s blood supply and trains more than seven million people
in first aid, water safety and other life-saving skills every year.
Here in Darke County, the American Red Cross responded to thirty-two
local emergencies, assisted eighty-three military families and trained
over seven-hundred people in lifesaving skills.
We thank those whose generosity enables us to continue our work, and
encourage everyone to become an Everyday Hero during Red Cross Month by
helping their neighbors.
Sincerely,
Lynne Gump
Executive Director
Darke County Chapter
937-548-1002
130 Martz Street Suite 6
Greenville OH 45331
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