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Keep Your Thanksgiving Fire-Free
 Dry turkey. Watery mashed potatoes. Family feuds. Beyond these holiday "hazards," what makes the most trouble over Thanksgiving is a real hazard: cooking fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is prime time for these accidents, since many people break out the pots and pans for the holiday.
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Red Cross Enters Fittest Execs Challenge
 Cape Fear Chapter staff are taking part in the Fittest Execs challenge which runs from October through January. With the help of personal trainers Crystal Gentry of Urban Fitness and Kevin DeMarco of DeMarco Studio, our team of five Red Crossers are embarking on this journey to lose weight, get fit and improve our overall health.  Fitness assessments and blood tests were taken to gauge our current level of health and will be taken again in January to see how much we have improved. Our first training session with Crystal was quite the shock for much of the team - there was no shortage of aching muscles the next couple days. One staffer said she was so sore she had to walk up the stairs sideways with her 3 year old holding her hand! We consider this one of many more accomplishments to come and look forward to working with Crystal and Kevin to get fit! |
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How to TRIPLE Your Holiday Donation
 The Cape Fear Chapter is kicking off the 2011 Holiday Giving Campaign with an exciting announcement - matching donors! Thanks to the generosity of the Harms Family Foundation and Mrs. Monica Watson your contributions to the Red Cross between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 will be matched, not once, but twice up to $20,000.
Ways to Donate:
- Phone- 910-762-2683 ext.361
- Online- www.CapeFearRedCross.org
- Mail- 1102 South 16th St., WIlmington, NC 28401
- In-Person- Stop by our 16th office M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
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Testing of the National Emergency Alert System on November 9
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be conducting the first-ever nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM (Eastern).
The National-level EAS is a public alert and warning system that enables the President of the United States to address the American public during extreme emergencies. Similar to local EAS tests that are conducted frequently, the Nationwide EAS Test will involve broadcast radio and television stations, cable television, satellite radio and television services and wire line providers across all states and territories.
This event also serves as a reminder that everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves, their families, communities, and businesses. Emergency planning information is available on the Emergency Management website.
For more information visit the Nationwide EAS Test website. |
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Honoring Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2011
Click here for a listing of 2011 Veterans Day Events |
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FREE Health & Safety Training
The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross in partnership with the Eshelman Foundation is excited to announce FREE training courses designed to teach participants how to prevent and respond to emergency situations like injuries, illnesses and household accidents. If you can demonstrate a financial need, you may eligible to take the following training courses:
Babysitter's Training
Gives 11-17 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. First Aid/ Adult, Child CPR/AED & Infant CPR Training
Trains participants to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel takes over.
To find out if you qualify contact:
Casey Lewis
(910) 762-2683 x330
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October Wine Tasting Event- Success!
 Check out the pictures on our Facebook page of our RED & WHITE Taste and Toast Reception on October 21, 2011 at Beau Rivage. We hosted more than 100 wine enthusiasts and raised over $5,000 for the local Red Cross chapter! Thank you to sponsors Beau Rivage, Tryon Distributing, CBS 10 WILM, Costco and Just for Buyers Realty. |
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The American Red Cross Ready Rating program is a free, self-guided program designed to help businesses, organizations and schools become better prepared for emergencies. |
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Final 2011 Disaster Volunteer Training | |
Disaster training is free and open to all registered volunteers.
November 8
Disaster Services Overview
6pm-10pm
Cape Fear Chapter
November 9
Shelter Operations
6pm-10pm
Cape Fear Chapter
These classes are required training for all NEW Disaster Volunteers |
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New Volunteer Orientation | |
The Red Cross is holding twice a month volunteer orientations for new volunteers and current volunteers who want to learn more about opportunities with the Red Cross. This month's orientations will be held November 3rd (6-7pm) and November 15th (12-1pm). For more information and to register please contact Wendy Flynn at 910-762-2683 ext.328.
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Holiday Cheer Community Auction
Nov. 12 | |
Unity of Wilmington is hosting their 2nd annual Community Auction on Nov. 12 from 5-8pm at 717 Peachtree Ave in WIlmington. Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Click here for event information. |
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A Partner Program for Local Businesses |
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Current Members
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Holiday Mail for Heroes | |
The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cards to service members, their families and veterans, many of whom will be far from home this holiday season.
The Holiday Mail for Heroes program provides Americans the opportunity to send holiday greetings to our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, our nation's veterans and their families.
In addition to holiday cards, the Cape Fear Chapter will also be packaging trays of cookies, candies and other goodies to deliver to service members in the community. For more information and to volunteer for the Holiday Mail for Heroes program please contact Wendy Flynn. |
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If you're a member of the military or an employee of a Federal agency that participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, when you consider giving, consider designating # 69313.
About the American Red Cross
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. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
The Cape Fear Chapter, a chartered unit of the American Red Cross, provides vital programs and services to the residents of Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover and Pender counties in North Carolina. The Cape Fear Chapter was founded in 1908 and is the oldest Red Cross unit in the State of North Carolina.
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