 As published in the O'Fallon Journal
July 16, 2008
The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter recently hosted a ceremony at its Creve Coeur headquarters to present Lifesaver Awards to local heroes representing communities throughout the bi-state region.
John Hogue of Wentzville received the American Red Cross Lifesaver Award, and Steve Tebow of O'Fallon received the American Red Cross National Certificate of Merit.
The Lifesaver Award Program, sponsored by AAA, is designed to inspire people to get trained in first aid and CPR by recognizing local citizens who prepared themselves to respond in an emergency situation. Last year, the Red Cross trained more than 82,000 people locally in CPR and first aid, including more than 17,000 in the use of automated external defibrillators. The Red Cross Lifesaver Program has honored nearly 400 St. Louis heroes. The program supports the Red Cross mission to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and emergencies.
The National Certificate of Merit is given by the American National Red Cross to a person who saved or sustained a life as a direct result of Red Cross training. It is signed by the president of the United States, who traditionally serves as the honorary chairman of the American Red Cross. |