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American Red Cross Looking for New Local
“Heroes”
Gaston County Chapter to Kickoff “HEROES for the ARC”
Fundraising Campaign
Gastonia, NC, January 11, 2008 – For more than 90 years, the Gaston
County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been a hero for thousands
of people in our community, lending aid during times of disaster, seeing
to the welfare of military families and providing citizens with
lifesaving CPR and first aid skills. Now the chapter is looking members
of our community to step forward to be HEROES for the American Red
Cross, each pledging to raise $1,000 to keep the vital services of the
Red Cross alive and well in Gaston County.
“HEROES for the American Red Cross” is a grassroots campaign in which
local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, and
individuals pledge to raise $1,000, through any legal means they choose,
for the local Red Cross chapter. This year, the Gaston County Chapter
has set its sights on raising $ 40,000 during the campaign. The funds
will be used to support Red Cross services, such as disaster relief,
assistance for fire victims, emergency military communications, first
aid and CPR training and disaster preparedness information for our
community. All money raised will support your neighbors in Gaston
County.
“HEROES for the American Red Cross” is a three week campaign. The HEROES
often come up with fun and unique fundraisers, so be on the lookout for
them with in the next few weeks. Please support the HEROES when you see
them in the community. If you are interested in becoming a Hero for the
American Red Cross, contact the chapter today at 704-864-2623.
The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees
helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to
millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families
stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red
Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United
States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross
and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the
Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The
Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time,
money, and blood to do its work.
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