Awards Celebration to Spotlight Local Supporters

Awards Celebration to Spotlight Local Supporters

News Release: September 6, 2007
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley will hold an Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Banana Factory, 25 W. Third Street in Bethlehem.

The event will include a brief annual meeting followed by an awards presentation to local volunteers, employees, businesses, and organizations that have provided significant, ongoing support to the Red Cross. Special guest Julie Palmé of Bethlehem will share her story about a devastating house fire and the lasting impression of Red Cross on her and her fiance.

Awards and recipients include:

Good Neighbor Award - Carrabba's Italian Grill, Lehigh Valley Mall, Mack Trucks, and Moravian College

Exceptional Partnership Award - The Bethlehem Area MORA Club

Workplace Recognition Award - LifePath, Whitehall School District

Clara Barton Honor Award for Volunteer Leadership - to be announced

Employee Excellence Award - to be announced

Cost is $20 per person and includes beverages and hors d'oeuvres. For an invitation or to make reservations, call Sandy Gaspar, director of development and community affairs, at 610-865-4400, ext. 258. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 14.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 680,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.