Sponsors needed to help fund local disaster relief services
This
event is one of the critical fundraisers for the chapter. Funds raised from the
luncheon will help the Red Cross deliver critical services to the community.
The
Keynote speaker for the luncheon will be Keith Carver, the University of
Tennessee at Martin Chancellor. Carver will highlight the work that the
University did in partnership with the local Red Cross chapter while aiding
counties of West Tennessee impacted by the devastating tornadoes in early
December 2021.
As part of
the luncheon, the local chapter will honor local heroes who have made a
significant impact for their communities. This year’s honorees include:
- Uniformed
Hero of the Year - Jason Hypes (Weakley County)
- 20
Year Distinguished Service Recipient- Dave Brumley (Madison County)
- Volunteer of the Year - Lenora McMeekin (Gibson County)
“We are
excited to celebrate all of our Heroes and to highlight their work,” said David
Hicks, executive director for the Red Cross Mid-West Tennessee Chapter. “Our
organization relies on volunteers who dedicate their time to their communities
each and every day and it is an honor to bestow this recognition on these local
heroes.”
If
you are interested in sponsoring a table for this event contact David Hicks,
executive director at 901-208-0152.
For
additional information go to redcross.org/midwesttnheroes.
About the American Red Cross
The
American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of
disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save
lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans,
military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit
organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American
public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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