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12.09.2008 Red Cross asks you to join “National Day of Giving” Dec. 13
The Red Cross has designated Dec. 13 the “National Day of Giving for the American Red Cross” as part of its efforts to reach the $100 million fundraising goal for the Campaign for Disaster Relief, which the organization launched in September.
“We’ve made some incredible progress toward our goal in a short period of time,” said Jeffrey Towers, chief development officer of the Red Cross, “and we’re confident that the National Day of Giving for the American Red Cross will bring us that much closer.”
Volunteers and employees from the American Red Cross Carolina Piedmont Region, which spans 14 counties in North Carolina, will reach out Dec. 13 to their friends and neighbors to help raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund.
The fund was depleted as a result of a very busy year for disasters, including a record number of tornadoes, severe flooding in the central United States and an active hurricane season. From January through October 2008, the Red Cross had already responded to more than 70 large-scale disasters.
“One thing we all have in common is that no one is immune from a disaster. Even if you don’t live in an area that gets hit by hurricanes or earthquakes, events like house fires and floods can happen anywhere. The Disaster Relief Fund is what we all rely on to help people when they need it,” said Pamela Jefsen, CEO of the American Red Cross, Greater Carolinas Chapter.
National Day of Giving activities
A number of chapters from the Carolina Piedmont Region have activities planned for this weekend:
Greater Carolinas Chapter – serving Mecklenburg and Iredell counties:
Staff and volunteers will proudly wear Red Cross gear on Saturday to help promote our National Day of Giving
Staff and volunteers will be canvassing the downtown Charlotte area Saturday to spread awareness and collect donations on behalf of the Red Cross
On Sunday, staff and volunteers will be spreading awareness to tailgaters prior to the Charlotte Panthers game in Charlotte
On Saturday, Red Cross blood drives in Charlotte and Huntersville will contain information about and collection tins for the Day of Giving
Several marathoners will wear Red Cross gear during the Thunder Road Marathon on Saturday morning in Charlotte to spread awareness
In Statesville, staff and volunteers wearing Red Cross gear will march during the Christmas Parade on Sunday, spreading awareness and collecting donations
Local golf center egolf Center of Charlotte will donate a portion of the proceeds from a holiday special to the Disaster Relief Fund
To give to the Disaster Relief Fund through the Greater Carolinas Chapter, click here or call 704.347.8271.
Catawba Valley Chapter – serving Catawba, Alexander and Caldwell counties:
The chapter is urging the community to wear Red Cross gear on Saturday to help spread awareness
Teams of volunteers will be positioned in key areas throughout the three counties with information on how to donate to the Disaster Relief Fund
The Emergency Response Vehicle is going to drive to local restaurants to drop off “table-toppers” with information on how to give to the American Red Cross
To give to the Disaster Relief Fund through the Catawba Valley Chapter, visit www.catawbavalleyarc.org or call 828.322.4151.
Union County Chapter – serving Union and Anson counties:
Volunteers will be collecting donations at the Food Lion Shopping Center in Waxhaw and Mario’s Restaurant Shopping Center in Matthews
Collection canisters will be placed at Anson Bank and Trust branches in Anson County
To give to the Disaster Relief Fund through the Union County Chapter, visit www.unioncountyredcross.org or call 704.283.7402.
Gaston County Chapter
Disaster volunteers will be at the Belmont location of Lowe’s Home Improvements to speak about their personal experiences responding to this year’s floods, hurricanes and other disasters. They will have information about how donors’ contributions contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund and will be able to take donations on-site.
Throughout the county, staff and volunteers will proudly wear Red Cross gear to help spread awareness
To give to the Disaster Relief Fund through the Gaston County Chapter, visit www.gastoncounty.redcross.org or call 704.864.2623.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation’s blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at www.redcrosschat.org.
