May 06, 2008 01:12 am
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Every day the American Red Cross sends heroes to help people in their greatest time of need. Whether that need arises from a fire that has destroyed a family home or a natural disaster that has left thousands without food or shelter, the volunteers of the American Red Cross come to the rescue and become heroes to those they serve.
The Valdosta Chapter of the American Red Cross is giving area residents, businesses and organizations the chance to become heroes through giving in support of the annual Heroes Campaign. Locally, more than 200 people are assisted each year by our local Red Cross Chapter, which responds to fires, floods, natural and manmade disasters. But, these vital services cannot continue without the support of this community.
There is no schedule for when disaster will strike next. It doesn’t only come during the hours of the work day or the days of the work week. Disaster doesn’t care if it is raining, snowing or if the sun is beating down at 110 degrees. It doesn’t discriminate against age, ethnicity, economic class or social status. For these reasons, our local Red Cross Chapter must be prepared at any time of day or night under any circumstances to provide even just the basic necessities for survival.
A successful Heroes Campaign will mean supplies for shelters, training, and expanded services.
Residents, businesses and organizations can become heroes today by raising $1,000 for the campaign by June 16.
Chapter Board Chairman Howard Dasher stated, “The success of this chapter depends on the success of this campaign.”
So, become a hero today — you or someone you love may be the one in need tomorrow.
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