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5/29/2006 - Students Learn CPR Training

Erica McCaskill said she wanted to learn CPR in case of emergencies; she was one of 20 students who are part of the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program at East St. Louis Senior High School and took CPR training at school.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Highlights Senior Services

American Red Cross senior adult services in Jefferson County were featured during the Feb. 11 Red Cross interview on KJFF Radio (1400 AM). The following services were discussed: Lifeline, disaster preparedness presentations, and the Family Caregiving program.

5/29/2006 - Red Cross Assists in Tsunami Relief Efforts

The important role of the American Red Cross in raising funds to assist victims of last month's devastating tsunami off the coast of Indonesia was the focus of the Red Cross program on KJFF Radio (1400 AM) on January 14. Kathy Lass, director of international services joined Omar Ruiz of the Jefferson County Service Center for a 30-minute live interview.

5/29/2006 - Siegel-Robert, Inc. Employees Support Tsunami Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of the devastating tsunami in December, Siegel-Robert, Inc. donated $30,000 to benefit victims of the natural disaster through the American Red Cross.

5/29/2006 - Metro East Red Cross Volunteer was “Shocked” to be Honored

As President George W. Bush stepped off Air Force One at Scott Air Force Base on Wednesday, he paused in the rain to present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Connie Bergmann, a Red Cross volunteer from Fairview Heights, IL.

5/29/2006 - Prepare for Emergencies Now

Whether your family is hitting the road for Spring Break or taking it easy at home, preparedness is key. Nicole Holtgrefe, emergency services specialist, American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter, said families need to make emergency preparedness a priority.

5/29/2006 - Armed Forces Emergency Services Available

American Red Cross outreach to 1.4 million Armed Forces active duty personnel and 1.5 million members of the National Guard and Reserves was featured during the March 11 Red Cross program on KJFF Radio (1400 AM).

5/29/2006 - Middle School Contributes to Tsunami Relief

Normandy Middle School donated approximately $1,300 raised through contribution initiatives for students and staff members to the American Red Cross for tsunami relief efforts.

5/29/2006 - Sherwood Students Raise $2,093 for Red Cross Tsunami Relief Effort

Sherwood Elementary students raised $2,093 for tsunami victims last month. The money will be donated to the American Red Cross for the relief effort.

5/29/2006 - HEALTHBEAT – Pool Accidents Can Happen in an Instant

Pool accidents can happen in the time it takes to pick up the telephone, see who's at the front door, or, in the case of a local family, move a stroller to the edge of a poolside fence.

5/29/2006 - Teen Volunteer Gives Speech at Red Cross Convention

Prachi Mayenkar, 15, of Maryland Heights, said she wasn't nervous when she spoke in front of 2,000 people at America's Center during the 79th Annual American Red Cross National Convention.

5/29/2006 - Seniors Can Count on a Safe Ride from Red Cross

Through the Safe Ride Program, the American Red Cross and A.G. Edwards are meeting senior citizens' needs for reliable transportation with a few extra services. Safe Ride offers licensed and certified drivers who are trained to assist people with special needs.

5/29/2006 - YouthCorps Helps Students to Lead

The St. Louis Area Chapter YouthCorps is a leadership development program for middle school and high school teens in the St. Louis area. Through after-school groups, the youth are trained in three service areas of the Red Cross: health and safety, disaster preparedness and international services.

5/29/2006 - As Nation Dedicates National WWII Memorial, Red Cross Marks History of Helping Veterans and Their Families

As the nation dedicates the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the 16-million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces during the war, the American Red Cross is commemorating the sacrifice and heorism of the millions more who helped provide comfort, relief, and aid to those in need.

5/29/2006 - A.G. Edwards Partners with American Red Cross to Provide Needed Transportation to St. Louis Area Seniors

The St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and A.G. Edwards are launching the A.G. Edwards Safe Ride Program, which addresses the transportation needs of many St. Louis area seniors.

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