March 9, 2009
Dear Friends,
Across the United States, March is recognized as American Red Cross Month. As one of the nation’s best known humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross has been at the forefront of helping Americans prevent, prepare for and respond to large and small disasters for 127 years. Communities depend on the Red Cross in times of need, and the Red Cross depends on the support of the American people to achieve its mission.
This year the Red Cross is taking time in March to focus on the volunteers who demonstrate such compassion and generosity by supporting the Red Cross in Northwest North Carolina and around the country. As one of more than 700 chapters and blood regions across the country, we rely on these individuals to give their time and talents to help others through CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator training, to coordinate blood drives, to respond to residential fires or make financial donations.
In the past year alone, the Northwest North Carolina Chapter responded to 216 local emergencies, assisted 458 military families and trained 9,169 people in lifesaving skills. Across this community, the Red Cross is an organization people can rely on for help, comfort, assistance and compassion. On behalf of the Northwest North Carolina Chapter, I thank you for your support to help us continue our service to those in who need us, every day.
Sincerely,
Will Dwiggins,
Chairman, Board of Directors
Northwest North Carolina Chapter
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