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Concord, NH, Wednesday, March 4, 2009 – The
Granite Chapter of the American Red Cross has a newly formed Speakers Bureau.
The specially trained speakers are available to talk to any group or age level
at schools, businesses, and community groups for no charge.
The Red Cross offers many important
services to New Hampshire communities, schools and businesses. The organization
is well known for blood drives that provide blood products for hospitals and
other healthcare facilities throughout the State. Many New Hampshire residents
are also familiar with Red Cross classes in First Aid, CPR and Water Safety.
Other less well-known services include
emotional, educational and financial support to military families in distress
during deployment; help for NH refugee families to connect with loved ones in
far-off lands; classes in first aid for an injured pet and safety skills for
young babysitters; and emotional support and comfort to disaster victims, in
addition to helping them with emergency needs for lodging, food and clothing.
“It is important to let our communities
know the full range of Red Cross services and tell NH residents how we can help
them and their neighbors in times of crisis,” said Becky Field, Director of
Communications for the Chapter. “That’s why we’ve formed a group of specially
trained volunteers to speak about the work of the Red Cross and about being
prepared to cope safely and effectively when disaster strikes.”
Any group interested in inviting a Red
Cross guest speaker for an event or meeting can contact Field at 603-225-6697 or
fieldr@redcross-concordnh.org. Anyone interested in volunteering as a Red
Cross speaker is also encouraged to contact her.
“Our goal is to assure that New Hampshire
families, schools, businesses, and communities are safe and well prepared for
the unexpected,” Field added.
In a recent talk to preschoolers, Sherri Litchfield,
Director of Health and Safety Training at the Granite Chapter, discussed with
youngsters the basic safety steps to take around their home and school. |
