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We all have our favorite heroes. But did you know you could be a hero, too? You can... by becoming a Hero for the American Red Cross campaign being held March 1 - 31, 2010.  Heroes pledge to raise $1,000 each for the Red Cross during this grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign. If you're up for this challenge, you can raise the money personally, as an organization, or by hosting a fundraising event. All money raised here stays here. People of all ages can serve as Heroes. Heroes help to spread the word about the services the Greater Lehigh Valley Red Cross provides, and they also raise the money that supports local needs for disaster relief, preparedness and training and other critical services. What's in it for me? (Glad you asked!)
Examples of how to raise the money include:
Important Dates
Please join our efforts to help our neighbors by becoming a "Hero for the American Red Cross" today. For more information, please contact Sandy Gaspar, director of development and community affairs, at (610) 865-4400, ext. 258, or at gaspars@usa.redcross.org. Examples of how others have become HEROES!
$1,000 can cover the cost of . . .
In fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley provided disaster relief assistance, lifesaving training, military assistance and information and referral to more than 70,000 people in Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Here's how: 
526 men, women and children received disaster assistance such as lodging, food, clothing and other emergency assistance following a house fire or other emergency.
21,000 children and adults were trained in first aid, CPR, AED, life guarding, babysitting and other lifesaving skills. 679 emergency communications were provided to military personnel and their families. 45,135 people were assisted by phone or accessed the Valley Wide Help Web site for information. Over 1,000 units of blood were collected in Carbon County. Nearly 2,000 older adults and physically-challenged people were able to live independently and safely at home here in our community with Lifeline. Heroes Air Products Albrights Hardware & Garden Center, Inc. Allied Home Mortgage Mark K. Altemos, Esq. Bethlehem Sporting Goods Buss Paint & Wallpaper Calicor Staffing Capital BlueCross Charms for Charity Chi Psi Fraternity at Lehigh University Chick-fil-A (of Trexlertown) City of Bethlehem Fire Department Concannon, Miller & Co., P.C. Country Inns & Suites County of Carbon County of Northampton Crayola, Inc. Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen Effort Foundry Executive Forum of the Lehigh Valley Highmark Blue Shield Hilton Garden Inn & Staybridge Suites Allentown Airport Klunk & Millan Advertising KNBT, A Division of National Penn Bank Kuhnsville Car Wash, LLC Lehigh Valley Academy Lehighton High School Red Cross Club Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Melt Grill Merluzzi Insurance and Financial Services Mesko Spotting Service, Inc. Muhlenberg College Paese Mio Parkland High School Red Cross Club PPL RCN Red Robin (Promenade Shops & Tilghman Square Mall) Shawnee Elementary School Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino Taste of Italy Restaurant The Express-Times The Frederick Group The Morning Call Times News Visions Hair and Nail Salon, Ltd. WFMZ-TV Aimee Zukauskas
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