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7/25/2006 - American Red Cross Hosts Leadership Development Camp for Youth Volunteers

Nineteen Red Cross youth volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area recently attended a three-day Leadership Development Camp sponsored by the St. Louis Area Chapter. These youth are active members of Red Cross YouthCorps, contribute to at least one community service project and Red Cross teaching opportunity each year, and are certified in CPR, First Aid and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

7/25/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Shiloh, Illinois Apartment Fire

The Metro East Service Center in Fairview Heights, IL dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a multi-unit apartment fire in the 100-block of Adeline in Shiloh, IL on Monday morning. Red Cross caseworkers are supporting the recovery effort of nine families displaced by the blaze.

7/25/2006 - Mound City Medical Forum Donates $1,000 to American Red Cross Measles Initiative

Approximately 1,000 children in Africa will receive measles vaccinations because of a recent $1,000 donation from the Mound City Medical Forum to the American Red Cross Measles Initiative. Measles is the leading cause of death among children in Africa. In December 2001, the American Red Cross and other partners launched the Measles Initiative, focusing on providing vaccinations to African children. Each vaccine costs less than one dollar.

7/25/2006 - American Red Cross Invites Lifeguard Teams to Participate in 10th Annual Lifeguard Competition

The St. Louis Area Chapter is seeking Missouri and Illinois lifeguard teams for its 10th Annual Lifeguard Competition on July 23 at Queeny Park from 7:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Teams will have the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance their lifesaving skills through a series of scenario-based testing exercises, including first aid, the rescue of passive and active victims, and the appropriate management of spinal injuries.

7/25/2006 - St. Louis Area Chapter CEO Appointed to Presidential Advisory Council for American National Red Cross

The American National Red Cross in Washington, D.C. has announced that Joseph C. White, CEO of the St. Louis Area Chapter, has been selected to serve a three-year term on its Presidential Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is comprised of not more than 16 field executives from more than 800 chapters nationwide, representing the geographic diversity of America. Members provide feedback to the President and CEO of the American National Red Cross regarding opportunities facing the organization.

7/25/2006 - American Red Cross Opens Three Emergency Shelters as Heat Wave and Power Outages Continue

With the support of community partners, the St. Louis Area Chapter opened three emergency shelters at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 to provide relief from the heat as extreme temperatures and widespread power outages continue throughout the metropolitan area. In addition, the Red Cross will continue to support area cooling sites operated by the United Way's Operation Weather Survival by providing cold beverages as needed.

7/25/2006 - American Red Cross to Host 10th Annual Lifeguard Competition

The St. Louis Area Chapter will host the 10th Annual American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition on Sunday, July 23 at Queeny Park. More than 25 teams from across the state will compete in scenario-based exercises designed to enhance lifesaving skills. Pepsi Americas, Target Stores, Bi-State Pool Management, Lifeguards Unlimited and Pro Pool Management are official sponsors of the event.

7/25/2006 - American Red Cross Opens Fourth Emergency Shelter to Provide Relief from Heat During Power Outage

The St. Louis Area Chapter has opened a fourth emergency shelter at Hazelwood Central High School in Florissant as extreme heat and widespread power outages continue to impact the metropolitan area. The Chapter estimates that approximately 500 people will be sheltered overnight in the four Red Cross shelter locations.

7/25/2006 - Red Cross Volunteers to be Honored in Jefferson County(1)

The American Red Cross Jefferson County Service Center will host its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon to honor volunteers for their service to the organization and the community. Recognition will go to the Jefferson County Business Partner of the Year, volunteers who have dedicated more than 100 hours of service over the previous year, and the Jefferson County Volunteer of the Year.

5/29/2006 - SSM Health Care Donates $65,000 to American Red Cross in Support of Emergency Services

SSM Health Care recently donated more than $65,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the Red Cross national response to the 2005 hurricane season, as well as the local disaster relief operations for the St. Louis Area Chapter.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Maryland Heights Apartment Fire

The St. Louis Area Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team to a multi-unit apartment fire in the 100-block of Apple Avenue in Maryland Heights on Wednesday morning. The Red Cross provided assistance on the scene and will support the recovery effort of 25 individuals from eight displaced families.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Honors Scott Air Force Base Volunteers

The American Red Cross Scott Air Force Base Service Center recently honored volunteers during a recognition luncheon. Award recipients included Lauren Brethauer, Francoise Calvin, Mary Gibbar, Regina Millinder, Lindsay Pickens, Erica Rice, Karen Vernon and Amber Weidman. Other special guests included Col. Raymond Rottman, 375th Airlift Wing Commander and Col. Halifax King, 375th Medical Group Deputy Commander.

5/29/2006 - Taylor-Morley Homes Donates $5,000 to American Red Cross in Support of Water Safety Training

For the second year in a row, The Community Partnership at Taylor-Morley Homes has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter in support of the Access to Aquatics program. Access to Aquatics serves underprivileged and disabled children throughout the St. Louis region through Learn-to-Swim programs and other water safety training.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Encourages Public to Prepare for Severe Weather and Remains on Standby to Respond

The St. Louis Area Chapter encourages the public to prepare in advance for potentially dangerous storms. On Wednesday, four local disaster relief workers were deployed to Caruthersville, MO to assist in the ongoing recovery effort throughout the region.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Disaster Action Team Responds to Belleville, IL Apartment Fire on S. 76th Street

The Metro East Service Center in Fairview Heights, IL dispatched a Disaster Action Team to the scene of a four-unit apartment fire on S. 76th Street in Belleville, IL on Monday afternoon. The Red Cross is providing assistance to four families displaced by the fire.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross Disaster Action Teams Respond to Two Apartment Fires in St. Louis

Disaster Action Teams from the St. Louis Area Chapter responded to two apartment fires in St. Louis on Friday afternoon. The fires occurred in the 4500-block of Pope Avenue and in the 2000-block of East Prairie, and the Red Cross is supporting the recovery effort of seven people displaced by the two fires.

5/29/2006 - World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day to Highlight International Movement

On Monday, May 8, the American Red Cross joins 183 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies around the globe to raise awareness for international services and celebrate the commitment and impact of millions of volunteers who work tirelessly in service to others.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross to Present Award to Trautwein Elementary School

The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter will present its Red Cross Ready Award to Trautwein Elementary School in the Mehlville School District for training each of its 486 students in emergency preparedness over the last nine months.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross to Celebrate 125th Anniversary

This year, the American Red Cross celebrates 125 years of service - a special anniversary for all Americans. Looking back over the last 125 years of U.S. history since Clara Barton founded the organization on May 21, 1881, a constant is evident - the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of every single major event and disaster, providing aid and comfort that includes emergency food, clothing, shelter and mental health counseling to those in need.

5/29/2006 - Anheuser-Busch Provides Support to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief

Anheuser-Busch Companies and its charitable foundation have been long-time supporters of the American Red Cross, and most recently have made significant contributions to the ongoing hurricane relief efforts. Nationally, in preparation for the 2005 Hurricane Season, the company pre-positioned canned drinking water, which was immediately accessible for the Red Cross response to Hurricanes Dennis and Emily. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Anheuser-Busch donated 6.7 million cans of fresh drinking water for distribution by the Red Cross and other relief agencies throughout the affected regions.

5/29/2006 - Volunteers Needed to Support American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Efforts

With tens of thousands of families needing Red Cross assistance for the forseeable future as a result of the 2005 Hurricane Season, the Red Cross is rapidly augmenting its cadre of trained disaster volunteers. The St. Louis Area Chapter plans to recruit and train over 800 new volunteers by November 30.

5/29/2006 - American Red Cross to Dispatch Four Additional Volunteers to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts

Four Red Cross volunteers will deploy on Thursday to assist in the ongoing response to the 2005 Hurricane Season, bringing the total number of local Red Cross volunteers responding this season to 40. Phyllis Oppliger, Karen Proffitt and Tonda Van Hoose will deploy to Orlando to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma, while Holly Webb will deploy to Mississippi to support the ongoing Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.

5/29/2006 - Teddy Bears to be Stuffed, Fluffed and Sent with Love to Children and Families Suffering from Hurricane Katrina

Build-A-Bear Workshop will be holding an event at several area stores and the first 300 guests to each of these locations can make a bear for free to donate to the American Red Cross. The bears will be distributed to children affected by Hurricane Katrina as they relocate with their families to the St. Louis area.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Opens New and Expanded Service Center in St. Charles County

The American Red Cross will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new St. Charles County Service Center in St. Peters. The ceremony will highlight the diverse programs and services of the Red Cross, while acknowledging the generous contributions of St. Charles County donors who have made the transition to the expanded facility a reality.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Assists More Than 5,700 Hurricane Evacuees in St. Louis(1)

The St. Louis Area Chapter has provided emergency assistance with food, shelter, clothing, prescription medication, mental health counseling and more to 5,722 people from 2,440 families who have evacuated as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To date, Red Cross direct aid totals $1.66 million in St. Louis alone.

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