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Thank you to all of our family and friends for your continued support of the work we do. We appreciate it!

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Thank you YouthCorps members for all the work you do! It is great to be able to work with such an energetic group of youth volunteers.

Thank You, Mary and Karen

Great big thanks goes to Mary Andrew-Swacker and Karen Proffitt, our superb department volunteers who share their time and talents to extend the mission of the Red Cross. Mary--every month, you faithfully produce about 50 Health and Safety news releases that highlight upcoming First Aid, CPR, and Water Safety classes--and, wow, do we get pick-up in our local papers! Karen--you've been with us from the beginning of the cooperative Public Awareness Events efforts, helping to design the process, maintain the logs, and handle the administration. Thanks to your efforts we are able to coordinate health fairs and public education opportunities across the region, helping thousands of people to learn more about how the Red Cross can help them to manage emergencies.

Mary and Karen, we are most thankful for all you have done--and continue to do. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you Katie Nagus for joining the Red Cross team. It is so exciting to have you on board and we are all looking forward to your help as we all work towards the mission of this great organization!

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Thank you to Elaine Bresee and Janie Miller for all of your time, dedication, and excellent casework! You are always there for us and we appreciate you so much! It is a pleasure to work with you both!

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Thanks to everyone at the St. Louis Chapter who made my first day so great! Jessica, Brooke, Kimberly, Lindsey -- I look forward to working with all of you!

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Thank you to everyone at the St. Louis Chapter Red Cross. As a volunteer, I always feel so appreciated and feel that it is genuine appreciation from the staff. Thank you!

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Thank you to all of the 42 area schools that are members of our Ready Rating program. I appreciate how you all are proactively involved in the safety of your students.

A special thanks to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Brian Lane in the Mehlville School District for his support within his district and to Nancy Becker at Trautwein Elementary for helping us "nurse" the Ready Rating progam, especially when we were in the pilot phase. We couldn't have done it without you both. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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Ms. Harris,

The Order of the Eastern Star organization is new to the American Red Cross, but your response to our volunteer needs has been phenomenal. The OES is a great community partner and I appreciate your support.

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Bishop Scott,

Thanks to you and 25 of your pastors for allowing the Chapter to serve as the host for one of your monthly meetings. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to present information about our program, services, and volunteer opportunities. Also, thanks for advertising our Saturday HERO events to your congregations, neighbors and organization (Midwestern District Council).

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Mr. Piggee,

Thanks for being that direct link from Congressman Clay's office to our Chapter. Your support has helped to promote our Chapter on a local and national level. Thanks for being available for quarterly updates and meetings. You are the best!!

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Dr. Hooks-Anderson,

The Mound City Medical Forum has supported several projects here at the Chapter (e.g. Community Partners Event, public awareness events). I want to express my appreciation to you and the executive council of the MCMF for your on-going support.

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Genell and Eleanor,

The St. Louis Rams Quarterback Club volunteers have always responded to our call for in-house projects. Thanks for being dependable, consistent, available, and wonderful volunteers in your support of the Red Cross.

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Alderman Carter,

Thanks for following up on our meeting and scheduling CPR training for all of your staff. Your ward has been an excellent example of community partnership in your response during disasters, arranging training, and distributing Red Cross information to residents. THANKS!!

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Rev. Dr. Brown,

Thanks for allowing our presence at the National Baptist Convention in St. Louis. The American Red Cross enjoyed a wonderful spotlight in the form of Joe White's presentation to the 40,000 delegates. It was an event to remember!! Thanks again for making all the aforementioned things possible for our Chapter.

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Gwen,

Thanks for your support to the Chapter. The University of Missouri - St. Louis has provided volunteers and a platform to share information about our services.

Thanks to Michael McMillian

Mr. MicMillian,

Thanks for your support to the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. Your partnership has helped to strengthen the Chapter's presence throughout our service area. I can always depend on you to spread the word about the products and services of the Red Cross. Thanks for your support of the Community Partners Celebration. You are the best!!

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What a department - FINANCE....!!!!
Mike, Deborah, Scott and Chris. What a pleasure it is to work with great people and to know that a good days work will all ways include a great laugh and maybe a joke or two.

It's a pleasure!!

Hey Joanie Knappenberger!

Joanie-
Thanks so much for coming in every Thursday and working diligently to help people become new volunteers. I couldn't do it without you! You're such an invaluable resource to our department with everthing you do. From DAT, to Dispatch, and DSHR to CDE booths along with everything in between, it's great to know that we can count on you to pitch in and get the job done.

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Thank you Susan Armstrong for all you do in coordinating the work the American Red Cross Aquatic Examiner Team does with all your Busch Entertainment Parks. I have enjoyed working with you the past few five years.

Great teamwork everyone!

Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff for making this the best organization ever. It's great to know that we can count on each other during times of disaster to get the job done. And for those in-between times it's nice to see everyone pitching in and doing their part to make sure our Chapter is prepared for whatever may happen next. It makes me proud to tell people about what we do!

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Thank you to all our wonderful Health & Safety volunteers--instructors, clerical, Lifeline, etc. We appreciate all the time you give to the American Red Cross in support of our mission.

Thank you Sandy Soll.

Sandy you are the absolute best. I could not do my job without you. Your support means everything to me and I thank you for always being ready with a helping hand.

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Thank you Patsy Smothers, R.M., you are the best! You always step forward when I need you most. I appreciate all your time and committment to getting the job done. I appreciate you so much.

Thank You Radio Stations and Red Cross Staff

Thank you to all of the radio stations helping the Red Cross spread our message of thanks to the greater St. Louis community. We appreciate it!

Also, thank you to the staff who helped deliver the PSA's this morning.

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Thanks to ALL of our disaster volunteers who give their time and energy whenever we call. There would be no Red Cross relief efforts without all of your hard work!

Re: Thank You Teena Kilo

Thank you for bringing me the violets on my first day of work here at the American Red Cross.
You made my first day feel special!!!

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Thanks to our Health & Safety Team,

It is great to work in such a great place. We appreciate all each and everyone of you do!

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Thank you to Mary Jo and our Health and Safety Committee for all you do. We appreciate your input and guidiance. You are great!

Thank You Aquatic Instructors!

The Aquatic Team from the American Red Cross St Louis Area Chapter would like to thank all of our instructors in the St Louis community for helping to keep everyone safe in, on and around the water! You have touched alot of lives. Way to go!

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I want to thank all the volunteers who make the Red Cross. Also, THANKS those who assist in the delivery of goods and services to disaster relief operations. THANKS for supporting bulk distribution through long hours, heavy loads and hard work in a cold or hot environment; extra brownie thank you points to those who really got their hands and clothes dirty :)

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers!

I just want to get a huge THANK YOU out to all of our wonderful volunteers here at the St. Louis Area Chapter! There is no way we could serve our community as well as we do without each and every one of you. We are a volunteer led and volunteer driven organization so you are vital to our mission and we are grateful for the time and skills you chose to share with us!

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Thank you to everyone who has invited the Red Cross to their health fairs and helped us to fulfill our mission.

Thank You, Molly McHugh!

Molly, you are a great friend to the Red Cross. You have a million things on your plate but you still find time to volunteer for the Chapter's Disaster Action Team (and BLOG about your experiences - thanks a million!). We always enjoy seeing your smiling face. Thanks for all you do.

Thank you, Tom Warwick!

Hey, Tom Warwick! We are so thankful for your volunteer time and talents. The professional photographs that you have taken at our Lifesaver Community Awards events are wonderful--and your photos help us to tell the story of how Red Cross safety training really saves lives. (Everyone can see Tom's photos in our Red Cross Gallery--some of the photos are amateur shots taken by staff--but the great photos are Tom's! Click here to see It's especially cool that you yourself received the Red Cross Lifesaver Award and were the Lifesaver of the Year in 2000. I'll never forget hearing the story of how you were driving on I-270 when you almost got hit by another car--and you realized the driver was having a heart attack and needed help. Just like that, you veered over with the other car, ran to the man and started CPR to save his life. The letters you received from the man's grandchildren would make anyone cry--the kids were so thankful that you saved their grandpa's life. Anyway, you are a great Red Cross volunteer--and a remarkable person. Thanks for everything, Tom.

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Thank you to all of our volunteer aquatic instructors. You dedicate two weekends for a total of almost 40 hours to help at each of our aquatic schools, and we could not do it with out you. Thank you for making a St. Louis area pools safe.

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To each member of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) and Dispatch Programs - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, you are ready to respond and you always go that extra mile. Thank you for being so generous with your time, your compassion and your skills. Thank you for taking such excellent care of our disaster clients and our emergency responders. It is a privilege and a pleasure to work with you.

Thank You Lifeline Installers!!

Thank you to all our American Red Cross Lifeline Installers. You are all the very best volunteers. You have a heart of gold and your kindness to seniors is appreciated. Each and every one of you are on the front lines representing the American Red Cross Lifeline. You give our subscribers the confidence to use their new buttons and give their family members peace of mind that their loved ones will be safer. THANK YOU!!!

Great Staff

I also want to thank the various staff I work with while I process applications. Thanks for your patience, your knowledge, and your hard work. I have learned alot from you guys!!

Thank You Gloria

Gloria, I want to thank you for all your had work you do for the VR Dept. You keep us up and running and we all appreciate you very much!!!

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A special thanks to our Emergency Services Committee!!! You all ROCK!!!!!

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I would like to thank Jack Wahl for his leadership, guidance and support of the chapter's Emergency Services program. You always keep us on our toes and make us think about next steps. You are the best!!!!!! Thanks again!

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Mary, thanks for coming to help us spread the message about the health and safety classes we offer. Your help is very much appreciated! I will see you at the end of the month.

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Thank you, Karen P, for giving so much of your time to the Red Cross. You have helped coordinate hundreds of events over the past few years and we appreciate you!

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Here's a Shout Out to EJ Brewer, our webmaster, who volunteers a boatload of time to make sure we have awesome web tools like this Thank You blog. EJ--you are the best and we are forever grateful for you.

Thank You St. Louis!

What a great idea! I want to send a special message of thank you to those DAT volunteers out there who are always ready and available to help. You inspire me!!!!!

Thank You St. Louis!

As someone helped by the Red Cross Services I just want to say thank you so very much to all of you volunteers out there who sacrifice your own time and energy to help others who may be in need. It is people like you who help make this country great!

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Thank you to all of the St. Louis residents of St. Louis whose tireless efforts and personal sacrifice are what allows this great organization to carry out its mission so successfully each year. Keep up the great work!