Thanks from American Red Cross
In this season of Thanksgiving, we have many reasons to give thanks.
We can be thankful for people like Principal Hortense Harrison-Lewis, of Walbridge Elementary in St. Louis, who used her Red Cross CPR training to save the life of a 9-year-old student when she collapsed on the gym floor and stopped breathing.
Our gratitude goes out to volunteers like Mike Wood of Granite City, IL, who spends dozens of hours each week helping in the Red Cross national warehouse, ensuring critical supplies are available for shipment the moment a disaster strikes.
And we are proud of the thousands of students across St. Louis, like those at Trautwein Elementary School, who raised money for emergency food, shelter and medical supplies for earthquake survivors in Haiti.
Each and every day, the American Red Cross is buoyed by the spirit of volunteerism, compassion and generosity that is a hallmark of the St. Louis community.
Whether it’s our hundreds of local emergency response volunteers who are always ready to assist in the case of fires, floods or other disasters, both here and across the country; or the thousands who seek training in First Aid, CPR or water safety; or the individuals and companies that provide much-needed financial assistance through the United Way or direct contributions to the Red Cross, we know we can rely on the support of everyone in the community.
On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you for your ongoing support and commitment.
Bob Ciapciak, board chair
American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter