Virtual event offers tools to prepare for disasters large and small, plus chance to win amazing prizes!
SACRAMENTO (April 13, 2021) — The American Red Cross California Gold Country Region invites you to join us for BASH 2021: The Boot Camp Challenge – “A Salute to Service with a Pledge to Prepare.”
While this remains a fundraising event, we are also focused on helping individuals, families and businesses prepare for emergencies this year. Our goal is to educate 300+ community members and raise $150,000 in support of our critical, lifesaving work.
“This year we are pleased to provide critical information on how to be prepared for emergencies and disasters as part of the BASH 2021 boot camp,” said Chief Executive Gary Strong. “This fun annual event is sure to have something for everyone.”
Three Ways to Participate:
Register for the Challenge: Event registration includes four weeks of preparedness drills and competitions, a Boot Camp Care Package filled with Red Cross goodies, and exclusive participation in our virtual event/theme party on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsor the Challenge: Purchase a sponsorship and ensure the Red Cross is able to be there for those in need. Sponsors receive premiere visibility while helping community members prepare for emergencies. View sponsorship opportunities below.
Fundraise for the Challenge: Create your own fundraising page and support the critical work of the American Red Cross. "Become a Champion" and start fundraising today!
Financial contributions to BASH 2021 support the full mission of the American Red Cross, providing critical funding for programs and services throughout the 26 counties of the California Gold Country Region. Our regional presence ensures volunteers are available to provide local, lifesaving support through four lines of service:
Disaster Relief: Offering critical support from food and financial assistance to safe shelter when families lose everything.
Blood Services: Supporting the nation's blood supply by ensuring blood and blood products are available when needed.
Training: Equipping citizens to save lives through courses like first aid, CPR, and AED.
Service to the Armed Forces: Supporting military members, veterans, and their families through times of emergency.
Your donation makes a huge difference to so many in need.
Special thanks to our General Sponsors, Sutter Heath and Health Net Federal Services, whose generous support, along with many others, make this event possible.
About the American Red Cross California Gold Country Region
The California Gold Country Region serves a twenty-six county territory including Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba counties. For more information, visit redcross.org/GoldCountry. Stay up to date by following us on social media (@ARCGoldCountry).