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For ten years, Dean Otta has volunteered with the Illinois Red Cross, and has deployed multiple times to respond to different disasters. Dean recently deployed to Salem, Oregon where he was tasked with delivering food and supplies to communities impacted by the wildfires. While in Oregon, Dean was sent as part of the first group […]
Continue ReadingRed Cross volunteers deploy to help with relief efforts, they come back with memories that last a lifetime. South Central Illinois Chapter volunteer Tara Lund became involved with the Red Cross ten years ago, with previous deployments including Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Sandy. Tara Lund with fellow volunteers We caught up with Tara after her […]
Continue Reading“There is a critical need for blood right now, especially O+.” explained Gwen Bartoluzzi, Account Manager for Red Cross Blood Services. “With folks leaving for summer vacations, and so many disasters in the mid-west that disrupt our blood drives, the need is even greater.
Continue ReadingShawn Johnson, property manager at the trailer park, helped organize the event and has given time going door-to-door urging residents to install smoke alarms.
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