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July 17, 2014 Red Cross Helps Service Man See Father During Critical Time By Jacob Meinkoth, Communications Intern Chief Petty Officer Stephen Meyer, from Saint Charles Missouri, was aboard the USS Mesa Verde when his father suddenly became very ill. Stephen’s mother, Linda, desperately wanted her son to see his father before he passed. Linda had to reach Stephen quickly because her son’s ship was due to leave port. If the ship left the dock, Stephen very likely wouldn’t get home in time to see his father. Fortunately, Linda called the American Red Cross. A caseworker asked her for the name of his ship, where exactly he was stationed, and his rank. Armed with the information, the Red Cross made all the arrangements. Within hours, Stephen called his mother and let her know that he was approved. In less than 24 hours, Stephen was home with his dad. “If it hadn’t been for the Red Cross, Stephen wouldn’t have been able to see his dad before he passed,” his mother said. Last year, the Red Cross helped more than 1,600 military families in the Greater St. Louis Region with 3,762 services, including emergency communications. St. Louis Red Cross Celebrates July 4th with Veterans of our Armed Forces
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July 17, 2014
Red Cross Helps Service Man See Father During Critical Time
By Jacob Meinkoth, Communications Intern
Chief Petty Officer Stephen Meyer, from Saint Charles Missouri, was aboard the USS Mesa Verde when his father suddenly became very ill. Stephen’s mother, Linda, desperately wanted her son to see his father before he passed. Linda had to reach Stephen quickly because her son’s ship was due to leave port. If the ship left the dock, Stephen very likely wouldn’t get home in time to see his father. Fortunately, Linda called the American Red Cross. A caseworker asked her for the name of his ship, where exactly he was stationed, and his rank. Armed with the information, the Red Cross made all the arrangements. Within hours, Stephen called his mother and let her know that he was approved. In less than 24 hours, Stephen was home with his dad. “If it hadn’t been for the Red Cross, Stephen wouldn’t have been able to see his dad before he passed,” his mother said.
Last year, the Red Cross helped more than 1,600 military families in the Greater St. Louis Region with 3,762 services, including emergency communications.
St. Louis Red Cross Celebrates July 4th with Veterans of our Armed Forces
By Jacob Meinkoth, Communications Intern
The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region celebrated America’s birthday with our veterans at the VA St. Louis Hospital at Jefferson Barracks.Red Cross volunteers, along with members of the Veterans Task Force of the Boeing Corporation, served a BBQ lunch to more than 100 veterans and guests. The participants also played Bingo , with special Red Cross prizes.Thank you to all of the veterans for their service, kindness, and for welcoming us into their lives this 4th for a fun and entertaining afternoon.To view photos from our time at the BBQ/Bingo event, click here.
Local Volunteers Represent Red Cross at VP Parade
By Jacob Meinkoth, Communications Intern
This July 4th, Red Cross volunteers joined thousands of others in Forest Park, to march in the 132nd annual VP Parade.
The Red Cross emergency disaster vehicle navigated the parade path, flanked by a couple of dozen volunteers who carried banners, waved flags and Red Cross signs.
“It was a great day with perfect weather,” said Carl Moskowitz, one of many invaluable volunteers that make what the Red Cross does, possible. “Crowds gave the Red Cross a great reception as we passed by. It made me feel good that we’re so appreciated.”
Thanks to those who joined us in the parade, and to the hundreds of volunteers who power our mission every day!
To view more photos from the parade, click here
The St. Louis Red Cross Chapter Breathes Life into Safety Class
By Jacob Meinkoth, Communications Intern
On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 the Red Cross held a CPR certification class for professionals. The class covers CPR for adults, children, and infants. The students learn breathing techniques, how to perform chest compressions, and how to use AEDs.“The class is very informative. Actually practicing these techniques really helped me retain all of the information. I feel I will be able to perform these life saving techniques should the need ever arise … , ” said Ciera, a 20 year old, planning (studying) to become a dental hygienist.Red Cross instructor Karen has been teaching the class for 14 years; she is a true expert! Those attending the class were a diverse, eclectic group of 15 students, who wanted to delve deeper into their prospective profession. Most plan to join the medical field, as a nurse, physical therapist, dental assistant, and one student even aspires to become an EMT. The class is a fast-paced mix of lecture and hands-on
practice using test mannequins. These mannequins make a clicking noise when chest compressions reach deep enough. At the end of the class, students take a comprehensive test covering all the information and techniques they learned throughout 6-hour class.I’m happy to report, today, all passed and left the classroom better equipped to handle any challenge that they could face in their bright futures.
