Annual Heroes Luncheon for the American Red Cross Mid-West Tennessee Chapter Announced for April 27

Sponsors needed to help fund local disaster relief services 

JACKSON, Tenn., April 11, 2022 - The American Red Cross, Mid-West Chapter will host the 8^th annual Heroes Luncheon on Wednesday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University in Jackson.

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.