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A bash for turkeys!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The 2008 Red Hot Turkey Bash “rocked,” according to Keri Crews. Crews attended the Nov. 25 bash at the Wachovia Atrium with a group of friends. “This night has been really, really fun — it’s a great group of people and the place looks awesome!”
Club Red, the young professionals affiliate of the American Red Cross, hosted an evening of dancing and socializing for more than 1,000 people the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Greater Carolinas Chapter.
“This is a good way for our chapter to raise awareness of the Red Cross while encouraging people to cut loose before the holiday,” said Pamela Jefsen, CEO of the Greater Carolinas Chapter.
One highlight of the evening was the drawing for the 50/50 raffle Club Red organized. The pot hit $1,500 just before 10 p.m.
Joe Tedesco, vice president of Club Red, pulled the lucky winner, who received $750.
“I want to give $500 back to the Red Cross,” said Tom Piazza as he accepted his prize. He noted that the money is for a good cause and he was happy to help.
The band Liquid Pleasure played all night, encouraging party-goers to do the “Electric Slide” and dance on stage to the Village People’s “YMCA.”
“We are happy with the turnout, and we’re happy people are having a good time,” said Kate Meier, communications and marketing director for the Greater Carolinas Chapter. “We hope everyone comes back next year!”
View pictures of this event.

Get involved with your Red Cross

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

As the holiday season approaches, there are many of us looking for ways we can help others during this time of giving.
The Greater Carolinas Chapter has a variety of ways you can help others in our community: you can give your time, blood or money.
Any donation you make directly helps your neighbors.
Volunteer
The Greater Carolinas Chapter, like every other branch of the American Red Cross, relies heavily on its volunteers. In fact, volunteers at this chapter outnumber staff by a ratio of almost 30 to one. That means our mission is largely carried out by people right here in our community.
To find out how you can be a part of the Red Cross, visit our volunteer information section.
Give Blood
The Carolinas Blood Services Region collects blood on a daily basis, which is provided to hospitals. Each pint of blood collected can be used to save up to three lives. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The overwhelming majority of people who need it would die without it. Healthy, generous donors are the only source of blood. Quite simply, there is no substitute for blood.
Blood is needed for emergencies, surgeries, and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell anemia and other illnesses. Every donation makes a difference in someone’s life.
Find out how you can help save lives.
Make a donation
The American Red Cross does not receive government funding—we operate solely on the generous donations of people in our community. As good stewards of our donations, we ensure that money goes toward helping people right here in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties through one of our various programs.
When you make a donation to the Greater Carolinas Chapter, you are investing in your community.
You have the ability to change lives—start with your own.