BigBoyToys
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Posted: July 19 2004,6:17 am |
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It's kinda odd how the American Red Cross can only draw blood in certain states and not all of them. Â Each State has it's own laws I reckon. Â I was DEEPLY involved with the American Red Cross while I lived in New Mexico, as director of Disaster Services for a 5 county area. Â I was an instructor for All CPR and First Aid classes, as well as a few Disaster Services Classes, and was also listed as a DSHR (Disaster Services Human Resources) Which are the people that volunteer to go WorldWide to disasters to help out people in need. Â Although I was a Volunteer in every aspect and made absolutely no $$ for myself, I worked from 30-40 hours per week, and frequently all hours of the night.
BTW, here's a few little known facts, a bit of Trivia about the Red Cross.
The Red Cross in Mexico, Cruz Roja (Sp?) Operates all of the Ambulances in the Country, and does it for a fee. Â This is where they make most of their $$.
The American Red Cross, makes most of their $$ from Fund Raisers and Donations, but by far the single biggest Donator to the American Red Cross is The United Way.
Did you know that; The American Red Cross is on the front lines with Firemen at large fires, serving coffee, refreshments, and food, as long as it's necessary? Â Most calls that the American Red Cross Disaster Services Action Team (DAT) are single family house fires? Â The American Red Cross will pay to put up a displaced Family whose house was destroyed by fire, in a Motel, along with food vouchers, clothing, toys, sundries,etc?
The American Red Cross is the quickest way to get in touch with a Military family member, in the event of a Tragedy at home, and can arrange to have a soldier granted Temporary leave?
In short, since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross MANY years ago on May 21, 1881, it has become the leading humanitarian Relief organization in the World. Â It does great things for normal people, and I encourage EVERYONE to donate blood, $$, Time as a volunteer, Take CPR and First Aid Courses, or anything else that you can do to help out. Â After all, you never know if some day you'll need the assistance of the American Red Cross.
Edited by BigBoyToys on July 19 2004,6:23 am
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