Make yourself known at National Volunteer Week

What do we call people who, with willing hearts, give to their community week after week, year after year, expecting nothing in return? We call them volunteers.

At the American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter, more than 700 volunteers know the satisfaction of helping others. They know Magic Johnson was right when he said, “You're the only one who can make the difference.”

Red Cross volunteers save the day. They provide a place to stay and emotional support when their neighbors are faced with a home fire or other disaster. They teach lifesaving safety courses such as first aid, CPR, baby-sitting and care giving. Volunteers connect military families, work at blood drives, and, in general, take the actions needed to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the selfless gifts of time, money and blood the Red Cross has received from the citizens of Eastern Iowa. Without your gifts, we could not fulfill the Red Cross mission. Red Crossers are people trained to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies. To volunteer, call (319) 393-3500 or visit www.grant

wood-redcross.org

Angela Jordan

CEO, Grant Wood Area Chapter

American Red Cross