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Northcentral Pennsylvania Red Cross
Nominate a Hero! An act to save the life of someone else cannot go unrecognized!
Heroes Breakfast to be held
on
June 8th,
at the Genetti Hotel,
Williamsport, PA
The American Red Cross is seeking nominations of local heroes for its third annual Heroes Breakfast. This landmark event will honor the acts of everyday people who have made a difference by saving a life. Awards will be offered in eight categories: Fire Safety, Law Enforcement, Medical, Military, Adult Good Samaritan, Youth Good Samaritan, Animal Rescue and “Unspoken Hero”.
The “Heroes Breakfast” has grown out of a desire to present an event that is closely related to the mission of the American Red Cross, helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
We celebrate the best of the human spirit by honoring local individuals who have shown courage, kindness and quick thinking by their actions. Their lifesaving acts are shining examples of people doing the right thing at the most needed moment. Without doubt, our communities are strengthened by their deeds.
Honorees are nominated by the public and selected by a review panel. The nominees, members of communities in Clinton, Lycoming and Tioga Counties, do not need to be Red Cross trained or affiliated, just someone who put their own needs aside in order to save a life.
The Heroes Breakfast also serves as a fundraising event, to help fulfill the Red Cross Mission in our communities. Proceeds will support the services provided by your local chapter. But, more importantly, it is a reminder that ordinary people do extraordinary things every day!
You can sponsor a local hero - read more here.
You can nominate a local hero. See a nomination letter on Red Cross letterhead here
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You can also download a nomination form here.
American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Midwest & Plains Tornadoes Update
Within approximately 20 minutes, and often less time, thousands of lives were turned upside down. Over the weekend of April 14 and 15, states in the Midwest and Plains were hit with severe storms and tornadoes, and residents had only, on average, 20 minutes to gather their belongings and find a safe place to wait out the storms, according to preliminary reports by the National Weather Service. While assessments continue, there have been 59 confirmed tornadoes:
- Kansas: 20
- Oklahoma: 19
- Nebraska: 14
- Iowa: 5
- Arkansas: 1
The American Red Cross remains working with the affected communities of last weekend’s tornadoes to meet their needs and assist with recovery efforts. Across these states, the Red Cross is reaching out to those reeling from the impact of the tornadoes. Immediately offering shelter, food and comfort in the aftermath of the storms, the Red Cross is providing help and hope as communities look toward recovery.
Now is a great time to learn CPR - Most cardiac arrests happen at home, leaving immediate, emergency care in the hands of loved ones. In fact, almost 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in private residences.
Would you know what to do if an adult suddenly collapsed, whether at home or in a public setting? Being trained in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death, effectively 's chance for survival.
If you are interested in learning more or taking a class check out our local class schedule on our calendar at the Northcentral PA Chapter calendar or go to http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass.
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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