The American Red Cross continues to assist
thousands of people
affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. The American Red Cross will
spend tens of millions of dollars to support these relief efforts.
The financial needs are astounding to help these and all families
affected this hurricane season and beyond.
The American public is urged to respond
generously.
Click here for additional
details on the Red Cross response.
Click on the banner below to help support
the
American Red Cross National
Disaster Relief Fund.
National Fire Prevention Week
October 5-11, 2008
Author, Candace Quinn has released her personal story "I Survived a House Fire.
. .I Wish My Stuff Had" outlining her experiences following the loss of
her home and belongings. This easy to use guide offers personal
experience, safety tips and preparedness steps for everyone.
www.isurvivedahousefire.com
(This is Ms. Quinn’s first work outside
of healthcare where she is a consultant, author and speaker. She
is a former resident of Longmeadow, MA; and former member of the
American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter board of directors. Ms.
Quinn is donating a portion of royalties from the book to the American
Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter and to the National Fire Protection
Agency.)
Back by Popular Demand. . .
The American Red Cross Pioneer
Valley Chapter
Annual Cuddly Friend Fundraiser
These beautiful stuffed animals are just
$10 and proceeds support the Pioneer Valley Chapter. Manufactured
by the Mary Meyer Teddy Bear Company of Vermont, these plush toys are a
great gift idea, or something to accompany a gift card. You might
also wish to "adopt" a friend--donate $10 and we will donate your
purchase of an animal to a disaster client in your honor. Please
call 233-1003 for more information; or drop by the Chapter Monday-Friday
from 9am to 5pm to purchase a "cuddly friend."
Click on the banner above to learn
more.
The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley
Chapter offers a host of training and educational outreach programs that
can help you be better prepared in the case of an emergency.
Community organizations and businesses are
invited to call us to discuss ways we can work together to prepare our
communities. We'd be glad to develop and present specialized
programs for your employees and constituents.
Steps in both prevention and preparedness
in the case of a fire are key. Smoke alarms, disaster planning and
home fire escape plans are a way to start preparing your family in the
case of the unthinkable.
Click here
to support the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter.
A
cardiac emergency can happen anywhere, anytime--are you prepared to
help???
Learning CPR and the use
of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can help you effectively
save the life of someone affected by a cardiac emergency.
The Pioneer Valley
Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a host of training programs to
help you learn the skills needed to respond and care for people in need.
