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Today is Friday, October 10, 2008
Welcome to Your American Red Cross...
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President Gail McGovern Discusses Her Vision for the Red Cross, Importance of Partnerships at ARC NCA Foundation Partners Luncheon
American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern was the featured speaker at the annual Foundations Lunch hosted
by the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area. The event, held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Maggiano's Little Italy in Chevy Chase, Md., was an
opportunity to recognize the many foundations that have given their time and resources to assist our community in preparing
for emergencies. Non-Profit and preparedness experts also discussed the key findings of the "Ready or Not" Report, a collaboration
between The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and Deloitte. The full strategic plan for this report will be release on Oct. 23.
Read more.
What If Your Child Needed Blood and There Wasn't Any?
The Red Cross is Critically Low on Blood. Please Help Now! Our goal is to have at least a five-
to seven-day supply of blood available at all times, and yet we have less than one day's supply
of almost any blood type. Please help make sure it's there when it's
needed. Call 1-800-Give-Life to make an appointment today.
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One of the Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Family Is the Knowledge of How to Handle a Crisis
Cathy Lange is president of Business Works, Inc. in the Metro-D.C. area. The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Washington, D.C.
and on New York City made her aware of how unprepared she and her family
were for a disaster. As a result, Cathy researched through the Red Cross and other resources and made sure that the next time something
happens, she and her family would be as prepared as they can be.
Read her story
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Assists Victims of Hurricane Season 2008
In the past month, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area deployed thirty-six volunteers to Louisiana, Alabama and Texas to assist
victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. In addition, more than fifty volunteers assisted locally to help those affected by Tropical Storm Hanna in
early September. Your help is critical! We cannot continue these vital efforts without you. Monetary donations enable the Red Cross to meet
the immediate emergency needs of individuals and families affected by hurricanes, fires, floods and other disasters. Please help now!
Click here to donate to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Get the Eton AM/FM Radio with NOAA,TV VHF, Flashlight
and Cell-Phone Charger
 This all-in-one unit offers
functionality and versatility that makes it ideal for emergencies. The FR250 provides you with radio, light, and cell phone battery
life when you need it most. The Hand-Crank Power Generator charges the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. With the NOAA weather
channels and TV VHF channels, you can find weather forecasts or listen to TV shows when you're away from the set.
Visit the Red Cross Store for
a Disaster Kit, Eton Radios and More!
(Click the box below to view Be Red Cross Ready.)
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007
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