 Organization trained over 37,500 people in CPR, First Aid and Water Safety in 2006-2007
St. Louis, Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri have been recognized by the American Red Cross with the Lifesaver Community Award. During an onsite award presentation at their Leadership Academy/Representative Assembly on this past Saturday, the Girl Scouts received the award for reaching over 37,500 people with CPR, first aid and water safety training in 2006-2007. In addition, the Red Cross saluted the organization for placing lifesaving equipment onsite in an ongoing effort to prepare for emergency situations.
"The Red Cross commends the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for their outstanding commitment to community service and emergency preparedness," said Joseph C. White, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. "The Girl Scouts are reaching nearly 40,000 people each year with the skills necessary to save a life. As a result of that outreach, this community is a safer place to live and work, and this is something to celebrate."
The Lifesaver Community Award is designed to honor corporations, municipalities and civic organizations for contributing to a safer community environment. Award criteria includes utilizing Red Cross health and safety training for at least three years, training employees in CPR and First Aid on a regular basis, and placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) onsite.
Details regarding the Girl Scouts' preparedness efforts include the following:
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Implemented Red Cross training for the past eight years.
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Taught over 150 classes, reaching over 37,500 people through Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Aquatics curriculum in 2006-2007.
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Purchased three AEDs in 2003 and placed them onsite at each Girl Scout camp.
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Signed on as an Aquatic Examiner Service client in 1999 to uphold the highest standards of water safety at each of its aquatic facilities.
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Allows the Red Cross to use facilities each year to conduct a week-long Aquatic School.
About the Red Cross Lifesaver Program:
The Lifesaver Award Program, sponsored by AAA, is designed to inspire others to get trained in First Aid and CPR by recognizing local citizens for preparing themselves to respond in an emergency situation. Last year, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter trained more than 85,000 local residents in CPR and First Aid, including more than 15,000 in the use of AEDs. Since its inception in 1984, the Red Cross Lifesaver Program has honored more than 325 St. Louis heroes. The program supports the Red Cross mission to help our communities prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies. In 2007, the St. Louis Area Chapter expanded the Lifesaver Award Program to include the Lifesaver Community Awards.
For More Information:
To learn more about the Lifesaver Community Awards or the programs and services provided by the American Red Cross, please contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 90 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 410,000 times each year. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
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