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March 10, 2010

 

  

 
Be A HERO, Support The Red Cross
In March of 1943, Franklin Roosevelt issued the first Presidential Proclamation of Red Cross Month. He stated, “I request that during the month of March our people rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross.” This March, the local Frederick E. Turnage Chapter will celebrate Red CrossI month by continuing its dedication to serving the local community by providing disaster relief services, blood collection services, first aid and safety training and emergency communication services for armed forces personnel.
 
The Chapter will also celebrate Red Cross Month by holding the 6th Annual HEROES for the American Red Cross Campaign. The HEROES Campaign is the largest fundraising effort for the local Red Cross and meeting its campaign goal of $100,000 is essential to being able to continue meeting the service delivery demands of the local community.
 
 
Red Cross HEROES come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. A HERO can simply make a donation or help raise funds for the HEROES Campaign by involving your neighborhood, church, civic club, youth group, school or business. No donation is too small and all efforts are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in being a Red Cross HERO contact the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter at 252-977-1720 or by email.

 

Rocky Mount City Council Member Tom Rogers(right) presents the March is Red Cross Month Proclamation to Turnage Chapter Board Chair Jim Lilley (left) and Red Cross HEROES Campaign Chair Joe Bell (center).
HEROES Campaign Events
Upcoming Heroes Events Open to the Public
 
Concert, Via Cappuccino, March 12, 8pm-10pm
Hero Adam Daughtridge will perform – Free Admission – Donations Encouraged
 
“Pie in the Face” on Pie Day, WHIG-TV, 3.14 (March 14), 3:30pm
Tune-in to see locals pied in the face! Callers will make pledges to the Red Cross to meet the local’s “pie quota”.  
Once the quota has been met, the individual will take a pie to the face for the ARC!
See those participating at www.WHIGTV.com.
Call Heroes Herb Greenberg or Sandra Smith at 446-8857 for more information.
 
Red Cross Concert, OIC, March 19, 6pm-10pm
All musical acts welcome!
Acts must audition – Contact Hero Erskin Walker at 885-1372 or hischoiceone@gmail.com.
 
ARC Golf Skills Challenge, Northgreen Country Club, March 22-28
$20 donation – Longest Drive, Chipping, Putting, and 150 yd. Approach Shot – Prizes
Contact Hero Wayne Holloman at wayneholloman@hotmail.com to register.  
 
Red Cross Disc Golf Tournament, Sunset Park, March 27, 10:30am
$15 - Registration starts at 9:30am – 2 rounds – Prizes - Chick-fil-A lunch
First round singles, Second round doubles (assigned)
E-mail Hero Allen Meszaros with questions and to register – ngpbeaver@gmail.com.
 
Heroes Banquet, Rose Hill, March 30, 6:00pm
Honoring Rocky Mount Retiring Fire Chief Keith Harris and the Rocky Mount Fire Department - $75/ticket or 2 for $125
Call the Red Cross Office at 977-1720 for more information and tickets.
 
“Ride for Heroes” Bicycle Ride, NCWC Dunn Center Parking Lot, May 22, 8am
62 mile, 33 mile, 17.5 mile, and 1 mile fun ride for kids. Corporate Challenge.
Click here to download the registration form.
 
Heroes Raffle – Purchase or Sell Tickets All Month – Drawing: April 1
1 Ticket for $5, 5 Tickets for $20
Prizes Include: * 2-night stay (for 4): Ocean Front Condo, Ocean Isle Beach, NC * Nintendo Wii *
*2-night stay: Hampton Inn, Outer Banks, NC (Corolla) * Birchwood Golf Package: Round of Golf, Free Lesson *
* 1 Hour Horseback Ride, Raleigh, NC * Seiko Men’s Watch *
* (4) Studio Photography Sessions by Garry Hodges, Sunset Studios, LLC (Includes Session Proofs & 11x14) *
* Harley Davidson Memorabilia *Carolina Panthers Tickets: 2 Club Seats + Parking Pass *
 
Want to plan your own event? Contact Kristen Ward at Kristen@TurnageRedCross.org or (252) 977-1720.
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Welcome to the American Red Cross Frederick E. Turnage Chapter!
The American Red Cross Frederick E. Turnage Chapter is located in downtown Rocky Mount, North Carolina and provides services for Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, and Northampton Counties (total population ≈ 270,000). We are also the Regional Chapter for northeast North Carolina, overseeing operations of 24 additional counties. Our mission is to provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
 
If you would like more information or like to volunteer with our Chapter, please call our office at (252) 977-1720.
 
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