Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive honors Ann Moore

Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive honors Ann Moore

Beloved Evansville TV news anchor championed the cause of blood donation.

(Evansville) – Evansville news anchor Ann Moore bravely fought for two-years with pancreatic cancer, and she publicly shared her struggle with the community she loved. Though Ann ultimately lost her fight against the disease, she was a champion for the American Red Cross blood donation program.

Ann’s willingness to share her story gave hope to many other patients. The American Red Cross and WTVW Fox 7 invite eligible blood donors to honor Ann’s memory at the annual Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive.

Give Thanks Give Life Blood Drive

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

6 a.m. to noon or 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana

29 S. Stockwell Road (Off the Lloyd Expressway)

As part of her treatment, Ann received multiple blood product transfusions. Recipients of blood products are not able to take a holiday from needing lifesaving blood. They are in constant need of a healthy supply. Please make the time to give blood this holiday season and change a life, starting with your own.

Give Thanks Give Life will feature Pizza courtesy of Papa Johns in the refreshment area and information about efforts to open a Gilda’s Club in Evansville. Gilda’s Club is a group dedicated to supporting families dealing with cancer, an effort Ann Moore was passionate about. Today, her husband, Randy, continues working to fulfill Ann’s dream of opening a Gilda’s Club in the Evansville area to help other families dealing with cancer in their family.

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Red Cross Asks for Help saying Thank You to Local Veterans

(Evansville) – The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is proud to announce a new program designed to engage the community by donating personal items to help stuff totes for local Veterans in need.

The Totes of Hope program was created by the American Red Cross as a way to say more than just thank you for their service to our country for Veteran’s Day. “Services to our Armed Forces and Veterans is a vital component of Red Cross Services and when we heard many of our local veterans were lower income or homeless and need of vital supplies to survive, we knew this was a community problem we wanted to help combat,” said Matt Bertram, Regional Chapter Executive.

Totes of Hope aims to engage the community to help collect supplies over the next three weeks. All donated supplies will then be stuffed in a Red Cross totes and delivered to local veterans on Friday, November 13th at both the Evansville VA Clinic and Vet Center. You can help stuff a tote and offer hope to a local veteran by donating any of the following supplies:

§ Baby Wipes
§ Hand Sanitizer
§ Shampoo/Conditioner
§ Soap (If Possible with Plastic Caddy)
§ Deodorant
§ Razors & Shaving Cream
§ Toothbrush (If Possibly with Plastic Caddy)
§ Toothpaste & Dental Floss
§ Pocket Pack Facial Tissues
§ Plastic Combs & Brushes
§ Socks
§ Shower Shoes or Flip Flops
§ Stocking Caps/Ear Muffs
§ Diabetic Socks
§ Gloves
§ Small Umbrellas
§ Phone cards
§ Crossword Puzzles
§ Sudoku Books
§ Books or Magazines
§ Deck of Cards
§ Pocket Calendars
§ Prescription Caddy
§ Bus Tokens
§ Canned Goods
§ Can Openers

“We hope people will think about items they need to survive including toiletries, personal items and cold weather clothing and help us ensure our local veterans have these items as the winter months approach” said Joyce Cosby, Red Cross Services to Armed Forces Manager. “If every person in our community would donate one item, we could meet our goal of stuffing 400 totes helping to say more than just thank you to our local heroes in time for Veteran’s Day,” said Cosby.

Donations of the above listed supplies can be dropped off at the American Red Cross building at 29 S. Stockwell Road in Evansville or at Schlotzsky’s Deli on 301 North Green River Road. Donations will be accepted through Friday, November 5th. 2009.

“We truly hope the community will get behind this program and help us support our local veterans because they helped serve for our freedom and this is the least we can do to say thank you on Veteran’s Day and help deliver hope in their lives,” said Matt Bertram. For more information about the Totes of Hope Program visit our website www.evansvilleredcross.org.

Scrubby Bear Sets a Record Educating Local Kids

(Evansville) – As fears about the H1N1 virus continue to grow in Tri-State, the American Red Cross is doing its part to help educate the public about how to prepare and lessen the chances of contracting the H1N1 virus. To help, all local Red Cross chapters have stepped up their outreach efforts utilizing Scrubby Bear, our hand washing mascot and the use of safety information & brochures that available online or at your local Red Cross chapter.

In September, chapter staff and volunteers set a record for educating area kids using Scrubby Bear, our hand washing mascot. “We are proud to announce that since September 1^st that Scrubby Bear presented his clean hands presentation to over 857 kids at 28 presentations, nearly three times as many as usual due to the increasing number of requests coming into our office,” said Matt Bertram, Regional Chapter Executive. “This number includes over 40 students and girl scouts that learned how to properly wash their hands today alone,” Bertram said.

Scrubby Bear teaches kids through song how they can wash their hands and eliminate germs. “Scrubby Bear teaches very simple lessons that we can all learn from including washing your hands with hot water and soap while singing the song “Row, Row, Row, Your Boat” two times, spotlighting the amount of time needed to eliminate germs on our hands,” Bertram said.

The goal of the American Red Cross is to ensure all kids and parents have the necessary information to feel safe against the H1N1 virus, because education is the key to calming fears. “We encourage schools, daycares, after-school programs and community organizations to contact their local Red Cross chapter and schedule a Scrubby Bear Presentation; it’s a free presentation that will teach simple lessons kids will retain to stay safe.”

H1N1 Flu Virus Preparedness, Be Red Cross Ready Information and other safety information is also available for download in both English and Spanish from our website www.tristateredcross.org, by calling or visiting your local American Red Cross chapter.

Helping Promote Lets Dine Out 2009

Thank you Sheriff Eric Williams, Fire Chief Keith Jarboe, City Councilwoman Missy Mosby and WIKY Morning Host Dennis Jon Bailey for taking part in our event at Hacienda West Side. Great event to help ensure everyone knows to Dine Out for the American Red Cross tomorrow.

Dine Out for the American Red Cross on Wednesday 9/9/09

Remember to tell everyone to DINE OUT FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS on Wednesday as part of the 3rd Annual Lets Dine Out event.

Below is the list of 66 participating restaurants donating a portion of their sales on Wednesday to help fund American Red Cross Services in the tri-state.

Remember: RED CROSS CALORIES DON’T COUNT ON WEDNESDAY – SO DINE OUT FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER & DESSERT.

For a complete list and interactive maps visit our website: www.evansvilleredcross.org

VANDERBURGH CO. RESTAURAUNTS
Eastside (Evansville)
Bar Louie’s
Black Buggy Restaurant
Carousel Restaurant
Chick-fil-A @ Crosspointe
Chick-fil-A @ Eastland Mall
Cold Stone Creamery
Cork’N Cleaver
Crazy Buffet
Culver's Restaurant
Firefly Southern Grill
GattiTown
GD Ritzy's
Geronte's Pizza
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Kipplee’s Stadium Inn
M.A. T. 888 China Bistro
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Super China Buffet
Texas Roadhouse

Westside (Evansville)
Cold Stone Creamery
El Charro
GD Ritzy's
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Sam's Pizzeria

Northside (Evansville)
Canton Inn
GD Ritzy's
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Rounder's Pizza - Mill Rd.
Stepto's Bar B Q Shack
The Pie Pan

Downtown/Southside (Evansville)
Angelo's
Chick-fil-A
Riverview by Firefly
Roca Bar of Evansville
Stratman's Garden Café

WARRICK CO. RESTAURANTS
Locust Street Café - Boonville
Los Bravos – Boonville
Pizza Hut - Boonville
Edgewater Grill - Newburgh
Hootie Hoots - Newburgh
Knob Hill - Newburgh
Quizno’s - Newburgh
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza -Newburgh
Jalisco's - Newburgh
Beef O'Brady's - Newburgh
Fisher’s Bar & Grill- Elberfeld
JTsPizzeria - Elberfeld
Old Fox Inn- Lynnville

GIBSON CO. RESTAURANTS
By the Cup – Oakland City
Main Street Pizza – Oakland City
Bob Evans - Princeton
Blimpie’s – Princeton

HENDERSON CO. RESTAURANTS
Bridgeview Coffee - Henderson
Diamond Delights Bakery - Henderson
Rookie's Sports Bar - Henderson
Golden Corral - Henderson
Mr. B's Pizza & Wings - Henderson
Downtown Diner - Henderson
En El Rio - Henderson
Penn Station East Coast Subs - Henderson
Planters Coffee House - Henderson
Gene's Restaurant - Henderson
Metzger's Tavern - Henderson
Rock House Pizza - Robards

Look for our signs and eat at your favorite location. For a complete list and interactive maps visit our website: www.evansvilleredcross.org

. Thank you in advance for your help.

Public Town Hall Meeting On Pandemic Influenza

The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is encouraging members of the community to attenda free Public Town Hall Meeting On Pandemic Influenza being held this week thanks in part to the Vanderburgh County Health Department. The dates of the forums are:

Central Library, Browning Room A & B
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
9:30am to 11:30am
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Deaconess Hospital, Johnson Hall
Health Science Building
Thursday, August 27, 2009
6:30pm to 8:30pm

Come to hear and discuss how to prepare in order to protect yourself, your family, your business, and your community from a potential Pandemic Influenza outbreak.

For more information about how to better protect yourself or your family, visit our website www.evansvilleredcross.org.

Red Cross Assists Local Family after a Fire

Red Cross There for Family Forced From Home

(Evansville) – The Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is assisting a family of two that was forced from their home after an early morning fire on Tuesday, August 18th.

The fire happened at 513 South Linwood Avenue. Red Cross volunteers responded to the call for help early this morning and placed the family in a hotel room. The Red Cross will keep the family in a hotel for two additional nights and is already working with the family to find permanent housing.

Family members will also receive food and clothing as they lost nearly everything in the early morning fire.

All American Red Cross Disaster Services are provided free of charge. To learn more about the support offered to families affected by fire - visit our website www.evansvilleredcross.org and click on the Disaster Services link.

New web site coming soon!

Stay tuned to our web site, Evansvilleredcross.org. We have been working on giving the site a major overhaul, and we will be uploading the new look within the next week!

Welcome to our new blog!

We have just launched the new American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana blog! Check here often for the lastest news and important information about your local Red Cross.