Special Events

For sponsorship information, to attend the event or to donate an auction item, please contact Sandy Gaspar, director of development, at (610) 865-4400, ext. 258 or GasparS@usa.redcross.org.

Chamber Mixer - August 19, 2010
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2140 Motel Drive, Bethlehem 5 - 7 p.m.

You're invited to a Chamber Mixer hosted by the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the American Red Cross. Enjoy a variety of free food and beverages as you walk through different rooms to learn about your American Red Cross! Do you know what to pack in a home emergency supplies kit? Test your hand-washing skills to stop the spread of germs. Pen a note to U.S. armed forces personnel. Learn about our Lifeline personal response system, our preparedness and training classes and more! There will also be raffles and donations! Come on out and join us for lots of food and drink and get to know your American Red Cross. We look forward to seeing you there!

Play Ball! (to support the American Red Cross) - August 8, 2010
Patriots Park, 1026 St. John Street, Allentown, 4 - 7 p.m.

The Allentown Patriots Old Timers Blue Softball Team will go to bat against The Morning Call All Stars Softball Team in a game of slow-pitch softball to benefit the American Red Cross on Sunday, Aug. 8. The action takes place at beautiful Patriots Park, 1026 St. John Street, Allentown.

Game time is 4 p.m. However, the excitement begins early when gates open at 3 p.m. with all sorts of free fun activities for the kids, silent and live auction items, raffle prizes and more! The refreshment stand features a wide variety of great food at reasonable prices.

Admission is free. Rain date is Saturday, August 14 at 4 p.m.

Come cheer on your favorite team and support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Beach Bash & Splash at Cabaret & Cuisine 2010 from the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Beach Bash & Splash
at Cabaret & Cuisine 2011 - April 1, 2011

No foolin'! Honest!

Beach Bash & Splash will be held on April 1 next year! Plans are underway for a one of our best events yet. Mark the date on your calendar!

Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting - June 22, 2010
Lehigh Country Club, Allentown, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Congratulations to our lifesaving award winners and thank you to the individuals, companies and agencies that have gone above and beyond to support the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our award winners this year include:

Certificate of Merit - Lisa Politi
Lifesaving Award for the Professional Responder - Jason Weigold; Majestic Athletic First Aid Response Team
Certificate for Extraordinary Personal Action - Chris Williams
Circle of Humanitarians Award - PPL Corporation
Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership - Ed Lenny
Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service Award - Ray Skotek
Exceptional Partnership Award - Because We Care; Lehigh Valley Safety Council
Good Neighbor Award - Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Muhlenberg College; Walmart

We were honored to have Winnie Romeril, American Red Cross Haiti volunteer, as our special guest speaker. Winnie deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to respond to media requests during the first two weeks following the Haiti earthquake. She coordinated with the American Red Cross Head of Haiti Delegation, Federation delegates and Haitian Red Cross to conduct interviews in English and Spanish to national and international press corps.

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