Do you have a family member or friend in the Military? Have you ever had to get an emergency message to them? The Red Cross provides this service with the help of volunteers providing services after hours.
Our chapter is seeking volunteers interested in helping with our Service to the Armed Forces department. Duties would include receiving phone calls after office hours, verifying information and then relaying the messages to our Military installations.
A very simple process and it only takes a small amount of time. If you would be interested in helping to provide this service, please call 765-5516 and ask for Janet. Training is scheduled for July 1, 2010 1:00 pm at the Clearfield Red Cross office.
Blood services needs your help! The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Type O negative donors are needed now to help prevent the type O negative blood supply from declining further.
“The American Red Cross is reaching out to eligible blood donors, sponsors and community leaders to ask them to help recruit type O negative blood donations to help make up for this shortfall,” says John A. Hagins, CEO, American Red Cross Blood Services – Greater Alleghenies Region.
“While all blood types are needed during the summer months, we urge those eligible donors with O negative blood type to make and keep appointments to give blood in the upcoming days to help restore the inventory level,” Hagins added.
“The Red Cross monitors the blood inventory on a daily basis and when we see a trend or shortage emerging, we communicate the need to our generous blood donors to help us make up the shortfall,” he explained.
Eligible volunteer blood donors are asked to please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive and to make appointments.
INCENTIVE: Three $5,000 vacation packages to be awarded this summer. One winner will be drawn from among presenting donors in the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region each month during June, July and August. Drawing participants must also be at least 18 years of age or older, in compliance with state regulations .For complete drawing rules, visit www.redcrossblood.org/greateralleghenies.**
| Did you know that the Chapter offers Babysitting classes? This class is available for students from age 11-15, and teaches care-giving skills! Students will learn to handle an emergency, illness, perform minor first aid, make responsible decisions and keep children safe.
They will also learn basic skills such as feeding, diapering, and preparing meals and snacks. Participants will receive a book, two certificates and a first aid kit. To register or for more information, please call 814-765-5516 or 814-849-2712. |
| First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.
Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
| First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.
Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
Health & Safety Classes:
Adult CPR– Clearfield –July 21, 2010
Brookville – July 20, 2010
Punxsutawney – June, 29 2010
Infant Child CPR/AED– Clearfield – July 3, 2010
First Aid – Clearfield – July 22, 2010
Brookville – July 22, 2010
CPR for the Professional Rescuer- Brookville June 22 & 24 at 6:00pm
Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville & Punxsutawney to register for classes or place an order.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule – CRITICAL NEED FOR –O!
June 21 Curwensville VFW 12:00-6:00
June 23 Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church- Woodland 12:00-6:00
July 5 Lawrence Township Hall 12:00-6:00
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. Won’t you help provide out services through your donation to your local American Red Cross? Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.