Deadline for American Red Cross Drawing Contest is Nearing

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Thursday, March 6, 2008 - The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley invites children to celebrate March is Red Cross Month by participating in a drawing contest. Deadline for entries is March 17.

March is Red Cross Month is a time to honor and thank the members of our Red Cross family and remind people that the Red Cross is where Americans can make a difference. Through this contest, the American Red Cross hopes to educate students about the work of the humanitarian organization.

First through sixth grade students residing in Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties are invited to submit artwork that addresses the topic: "American Red Cross helps people during disaster." The drawing must:

• Be original and drawn on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper.
• May be done in the student's artistic medium of choice (crayon, marker, paint, ink, pen, etc.)
• Must be two-dimensional - no glitter, construction paper, stick-ons, etc., may be attached to the paper.
• No stencils or copyrighted characters may be used.
• The deadline for artwork submission is March 17.
• Each student is permitted to submit only one piece.
• The student's name, address, school, grade, and home telephone number must be included on the back of the artwork.
• Submissions may be mailed to American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017, or dropped off at the Red Cross Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• One winning entry will be selected from each grade level.
• Prizes include a Red Cross T-shirt and a backpack filled with goodies.
• Winning entries will be framed and hung at the local Red Cross office.