American Red Cross
Wayne County Chapter

Red Cross Chapter Kicks Off
Disaster Relief Campaign 

For more than 90 years, the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been a hero for thousands of people in our community, lending aid during times of disaster, seeing to the welfares of the military families, and providing citizens with lifesaving CPR and first aid skills.   

Now members of the community are returning the favor by stepping forward to be “Heroes” for the American Red Cross, each pledging to raise $1,000 to keep vital services of the Red Cross alive and well in Wayne County.  

The 2008 “Heroes for the American Red Cross” campaign kicked off on March 1^st  and will conclude on June 30th. 

“Heroes for the American Red Cross” is a grassroots campaign in which local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, and individuals pledge to raise $1,000, through any legal means they chose, for the Wayne County Chapter.  This year the Wayne County Chapter has its sights set on raising $15,000 during the campaign.  The funds will be used to support Red Cross services, such as local disaster relief assistance for fire and flood victims, emergency military communications, first aid / CPR and disaster preparedness training for the community.   

All the money raised will support your neighbors in Wayne County!  

Last year, several local families received Red Cross disaster assistance because their homes were destroyed during floods.  Like the local fire victims, the Red Cross provided those families with new clothing, groceries, prescription medication, eyeglasses, household goods and emotional support.  

Chez Suzette of Newark has already committed to being a hero.  However, the Red Cross is looking for more heroes for the campaign.  If you, your neighbors, co-workers, or friends would like to participate in raising funds for disaster relief please contact Abbey at the American Red Cross at 315-331-3783. 

Help us save a life!