More of Our Red Cross Heroes

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we'd like to introduce you to a few of our very own superheroes. We sat down with some of our star volunteers for a quick Q&A:

Meet David Buchanan! (pictured on the left)

What do you love most about volunteering with the American Red Cross?
I experience great peace working with such great volunteers (and staff) assisting someone who is hurting or in need.

What is your favorite movie?
"Cars"

How long have you volunteered with the Red Cross?

4 years

Meet Nita Gamache! (pictured on the right)

What brought you to volunteer?
Aid classes taught by Red Cross volunteers, father in the Air Force, saw my first twister as a toddler in West Texas, lived through the Loma Prieta earthquake in California, and lived less than ½ mile away from Richland Creek neighborhood that lost lives during the Nashville flood of 2010. I wanted to help support my community.

In what line(s) of service do you volunteer?
Disaster Mental Health Services, Instructor for Psychological First Aid, Disaster Action Team, and other roles as needed.

If you moved to Sesame Street who would you want to be your neighbor?
Cookie Monster, I love hot Reese's Peanut Butter cookies out of the oven!

Meet Christine Hall!

In what line(s) of service do you volunteer?
Preparedness Health and Safety Services

How long have you volunteered?
6 months

What do you love most about volunteering with the American Red Cross?
The friendliness of the people.