They come in all ages and sizes, from all walks of life. They are
individuals and organizations. They are united for one cause: to keep
the vital services of the Red Cross alive and well in Chesapeake,
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Beginning
with the campaign kick-off March 1st and ending
March 31st, each Hero has pledged to raise at
least $1,000 which will be used by the Red Cross of Southeastern
Virginia for local programs and services including disaster relief, as-
sistance for fire victims, emergency military communications as well
as first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness train-
ing. Watch for our Heroes and please be generous
when they ask you to support them. Please turn the page to meet them.
MEET YOUR HEROES FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Super Hero Sponsors
Special Event Sponsors
Mighty Hero Sponsors
Power Hero Sponsor
PRECONDEVELOPMENT
To learn more about the Heroes Campaign and other ways to support your Red Cross call 757-446-7788 • E-mail: [email protected] • visit www.MyRedcross.net
The Mission of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led
by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the
International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of
disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Chapter Accomplishments July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
855people took their first steps in
recovering from a tragedy with Red Cross assistance when they lost their homes
to fires and storms.
1,612dental appointments were provided at
our Dental Clinic at Park Placeto people who had no other way to get dental care.
5,585people learned how to prepare for disasters affecting their families and their businesses through our
disaster education program.
3,969emergency services provided for service
members of local military families.
19,172individuals learned how to save a life
and became Red Crosscertified to perform CPR and First Aid.
31,509adults and children learned how to
swim and be safe in and around the water through our Red Cross Aquatics
and Water Safety Courses.
31,098units of Blood were collected at 1,161
area blood drives for patients in local hospitals.
And we were able to do all this because….
1,074dedicated volunteers gave their time to serve our community
in support of American Red Cross preparedness, response and community service programs
Vital Signs
SHELL STATION-WARDS CORNERHERO
RED CROSS EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPT.HERO
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOLHERO
ITA INTERNATIONALHERO
FOOD LION - LONDON BLVD., PORTSMOUTHHERO
GHENT MONTESSORI SCHOOLHERO
ANYTIME FITNESSHERO
COURTHOUSE AUTOMOTIVEHERO
RETAIL ALLIANCEHERO
a family in Chesapeake recover from a devastating house fire
by providing food,shelter and clothing.
a wife in Portsmouth with a sailor deployed overseas bringing news that he has
just become a father.
employees at a business in Norfolk so every member of the staff is certified in Red Cross CPR and
ready to save a life.
a group of teens in Virginia Beach working to help their families and
community prepare for and respond to disasters.
Helping Connecting Training Supporting
To learn more about the Heroes Campaign and other ways to zyour Red Cross call 757-446-7788 • E-mail: [email protected] • visit www.MyRedcross.net
Thank You To Our 2009 Heroes Campaign Sponsors
PRECONDEVELOPMENT
MAURY HIGH SCHOOLHERO
DR. ANDREW BALASOld Dominion University
HERO
CYRUS GRANDY, VHERO
NICK PACEAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
SHIRLEY BISCIGLIAAmerican Red Cross
HERO
JOE TAGLIARENIAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
DAN BANNISTERVictory Nissan of Chesapeake
HERO
RYAN HALLVictory Nissan of Chesapeake
HERO
TINA PANSACULAVictory Nissan of Chesapeake
HERO
MARTI JOSEPHTOMAR COMPUTE INTEGRATION
HERO
MARY J. ROTHGERYAmerican Red Cross
HERO
CARRIE JENNISONAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
JOHN FINLEYAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
KENNETH T. CASONHERO
KIM KEIZERParty Life
HERO
RITA J. TASSONEAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
JOY M. BIXLERMcPhillips Roberts & Deans. PLC.
HERO
JONH WENGLERLighthouse Electical
HERO
LORI-DON M. GREGORYAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
VICKIE LOCKYEARAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
REBECCA FENTRESSAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
ANONYMOUS EMPLOYEEAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
Meet Your 2009 Heroes for the American Red Cross
PHYLLIS RUAISAmerigroup Corp.
HERO
PARKWAY GRADING
Connect with yourAmerican Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia
Serving the people of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth & Virginia Beach
Get Involved with Your Red Cross. Call us Today!
Receive Help and Information Red Cross Disaster Assistance 757-446-7762 Service to Armed Forces 757-440-1111 Enroll in Health and Safety Classes 757-446-7779 Get Disaster Preparedness Info 757-446-7760 Norfolk Dental Clinic 757-446-7757
Support the Red Cross and Your Community Become a Red Cross Volunteer 757-446-7775 Make a Financial Donation 757-446-7788 Donate Blood 800-448-3543
Get in Touch with Us Main Switchboard 757-446-7700 Chapter Administration 757-446-7747 Public Relations 757-446-7753 www.myredcross.net • email: [email protected] Chapter Headquarters, 611 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510
Naval Base Office, 7928 14th St. Suite 139, Norfolk, VA 23505
Portsmouth Office, 700 London St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 Virginia Beach Office, 5265 Providence Rd. #400, VA Beach, VA 23464
To learn more about the Heroes Campaign and other ways to support your Red Cross call 757-446-7788 • E-mail: [email protected] • visit www.MyRedcross.net
MAYOR ALAN KRASNOFFCity of Chesapeake
Honorary Co-Chairman
MAYOR PAUL FRAIMCity of Norfolk
Honorary Co-Chairman
MAYOR JAMES HOLLEYCity of Portsmouth
Honorary Co-Chairman
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR.City of Virginia Beach
Honorary Co-Chairman
EMILY BARNHILL-RODRIQUEZAmerican Red Cross
HEATHER CIMAGateway Bank
JULIE LOFTUS TRUDELLAmerigroup Corp.
LISA MIKEAmerican Red Cross Volunteer
TERRY SOSKA-SMITHAmerican Red Cross
Heroes for the American Red CrossCAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
MARK FLORESWachovia Securities
Chairman
VERNON TOWLER Farmers Bank
PEGGY BARNEY Gateway Bank
SHAWN KUHLETurner Strategic Technologies
THOMAS VAUGHANBurgess-Snyder Industries
MARTY RAISSCity of Norfolk
JIMMY SISSONPrecon Companies
TOM STEFFENS, RADM, USN (RET.)FLIR SYSTEMS, INC
They come in all ages and sizes, from all walks of life. They are
individuals and organizations. They are united for one cause: to keep
the vital services of the Red Cross alive and well in Chesapeake,
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Beginning
with the campaign kick-off March 1st and ending
March 31st, each Hero has pledged to raise at
least $1,000 which will be used by the Red Cross of Southeastern
Virginia for local programs and services including disaster relief, as-
sistance for fire victims, emergency military communications as well
as first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness train-
ing. Watch for our Heroes and please be generous
when they ask you to support them. Please turn the page to meet them.
MEET YOUR HEROES FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
Super Hero Sponsors
Special Event Sponsors
Mighty Hero Sponsors
Power Hero Sponsor
PRECONDEVELOPMENT
To learn more about the Heroes Campaign and other ways to support your Red Cross call 757-446-7788 • E-mail: [email protected] • visit www.MyRedcross.net
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