“I want your Blood!!! No, we need your blood!” No, this isn’t the beginning of a Twilight movie, but the cry for help from many in need! The American Red Cross and 1425 Properties are teaming together in Lancaster on Monday, 12/10 to give the community of Lancaster a chance to give back!!
The American Red Cross always needs your help in saving a life, but this holiday season is even more crucial! We have had more devastating storms this year than one can fathom–namely Hurricane Sandy and Isaac and even a little closer to home–Lancaster’s April 2012 tornado.
Well, Lancaster is no stranger to natural disaster and need. In 1994 a tornado of F4 intensity ripped through Lancaster, killing 3 people, devastating the historic town square, and damaging or completely destroying 250 homes in the area. But more recently, in April 2012, devastating tornados consisting of seventeen twisters terrorized residents and destroyed nearly 350 residences. The strongest was an EF3, bringing 150 mile per hour winds along with it. There were only minor injuries and no loss of life.
Bottom line–in a disaster, blood is lost; blood is needed ; because blood is a lifeline.
WE NEED YOU!!! Ask not what your country (or city or community) can do for you, but what can you do to help save lives. Come on out to 1425 Properties (aka the Regions Bank Building) at 1425 N. Dallas Ave, Lancaster, 75134 on Monday, Dec. 10th, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m .for this opportunity to donate blood and save lives. The first 30 people will get an awesome grab bag. We will also give the business community a chance to tour the lovely property and a chance to network with others during the last 2 hours, 1-3p.m. Businesses can also help by allowing their employees extra time to give during lunch, giving incentives to employees that donate, and donating to our goodie bags. Regions Bank, Maid 2 Serve U, 1425 Properties and In The Door Advertising are on board. You can donate to the goodie bag by emailing katina@inthedooradvertising.org and indicate if you would like to bring by goodies/promotion items for the bag or donate $25 towards goodies to go in the bag. The deadline is Monday, December 10th at 5pm. to donate towards the bags.
SIGN UP NOW:
Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information on how to volunteer or donate. Use the code “Regions” or the zip code 75134 to register for this event specifically.
There will be a few vendors there spreading holiday cheer and providing you with “last minute gifts” to purchase (only 14 days til Christmas).
UPDATE on 2012 Lancaster’s Tornadoes
Many are still living in hotels and with family as their houses are being rebuilt. Equally, many have moved on–especially renters. Progress can be seen with the nice new fences and moving vans appearing every weekend.
UPDATE on Hurricane Sandy and The Red Cross
“During this first month (December), the Red Cross has provided emergency relief to many people affected by Superstorm Sandy. But there is still much work to be done, and we will continue to provide help and hope for weeks and months to come,” said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “This is our biggest U.S. disaster response in more than five years, and we are incredibly grateful for the generous support across the country that has enabled us to help the survivors of this storm.”
Hurricane Sandy was a major storm that impacted an area the size of Europe. The Red Cross mobilized more than 14,400 trained disaster workers to date – 90 percent of them volunteers – to help people affected by the storm. Today, nearly 3,000 workers are still on the job, providing food, water, shelter and relief supplies. The Red Cross has also deployed more than 300 of its emergency response vehicles and is also utilizing rental cars, trucks and other vehicles to help. (Source American Red Cross-Washington).
