Keynote speaker to speak on growing severe disasters in the United States
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26, 2023 – The American Red Cross, Nashville Area Chapter will host the Nissan Lifesaver Luncheon presented by Randy and Jennifer Wolcott at Belmont University on April 13. This year’s event will be held at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville. This event is one of the largest celebrations of the Red Cross service and fundraiser for mission delivery to the citizens of Tennessee.
Red Cross Vice President Disaster Programs, Jennifer Pipa, will be the keynote speaker for the luncheon. Pipa oversees the nationwide development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Red Cross’s Disaster Cycle Services programs. She will speak on the increase of costly disasters happening more frequently around the world and in the United States. Larger scale disasters are happening every six days on average this past year, and Red Cross volunteers are playing a huge role in responding to those multi-million-dollar and sometimes billion-dollar disasters.
The chapter will honor local humanitarian heroes who have made significant impacts in Tennessee with their philanthropic work. The honorees include:
The chapter will also honor Nashville Red Cross Board Member and Tiffany Circle member Tricia McDowell with the Clara Barton Award. Clara Barton, the American Red Cross founder, was vigilant in her dedication to the mission of the Red Cross 140 years ago.
“We are always so in awe of our community and how philanthropic our partners are when it is most needed,” Joel Sullivan, regional executive director for the Red Cross Tennessee Region said. “It is our honor to recognize these organizations, companies and donors with these awards and each one has made such an impact for the Red Cross and our humanitarian mission."
Lifesaver tickets are on sale now for $75 online at RedCross.org/Lifesaver. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the registration table.
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.