NEWS from Mower County Chapter- American Red Cross
 

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
One of our youngest volunteers is Taylor Brown.  Taylor is 14 years old and in 9^th grade at Austin High School. 

Taylor started volunteering with us in July 2006 by participating in a parade.  Since then she has been a regular volunteer for the bloodmobile, working in the canteen serving snacks and drinks to the donors after they have donated blood.  The other canteen volunteers love working with Taylor, stating that she is a very friendly, outgoing person, has lots of energy and is right there to serve the donors. 

Taylor decided to volunteer because she likes helping people, and knows that her volunteering is for a good cause.  Her mother Laurie is a volunteer also, and Taylor stated that her mom is a very caring person and has encouraged Taylor to volunteer whenever she can.

She is involved in volleyball and dance at school, and has volunteered for the Humane Society, Salvation Army and the YMCA.

Thank you, Taylor for your continued dedication

More Volunteer News

On October 18, 2008 an American Red Cross AIDS Awareness Benefit concert was
held at the Bryon Legion in Bryon, MN.  Three Austin High School students
coordinated this event and raised money for the HIV/AIDS program.  The
dollars raised were divided between the Mower County and the Southeast
Minnesota Chapters of the American Red Cross. 

The involvement of our youth  getting involved with the Red Cross is valuable.  Pictured
from left to right is Jake Lindberg, Brooke Joblinske and Penny Bartesch, Health & Safety
Coordinator at the Mower County Chapter.  Not pictured: Olivia Phanchan. 

Get involved with the Red Cross and Change a Life, starting with your own.
Make Healthy Choices.  If you would like to become involved and volunteer,
please call the Mower County Chapter at 507-437-4589.

Special Announcement-----

 

Free Blood Pressure Clinic available at the Austin YMCA the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Volunteers are Vital! American Red Cross - Mower County Area Chapter
Every day volunteers of the Mower County  Chapter of the American Red Cross touch the lives of local residents throughout Mower county. It may be assisting survivors of a disaster, teaching lifesaving skills, donating blood, or helping people to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Many people are touched by American Red Cross services – all made possible by volunteers who discover that helping others also makes them feel good about themselves. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you.  Your Local Address for Help -  It’s Where You Can Help Others! Please call   507-437-4589 or email  mowerarc@charter.net

Mower County Disaster Action Teams (DAT)  Mower County-- Photos

Blood Mobile Schedule-Click Here
  Blood is needed by someone every two seconds. But where does this blood come from? It comes from volunteer donors like you and me. The requirements are simple. You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good general health, and have at least 56 days between whole blood donations.