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Louisville, KY
Joined May 2011
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Want to do something that matters? Level up your skills and help out in a crisis. Volunteer with the Red Cross in Kentucky, southern Indiana or southern Illinois and explore where you can make your mark in our community: redcross.org/volunteer
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Save the date! We’re just a month away from #GivingTuesday, one of the biggest days of giving during the holiday season! Whether you donate blood, your time by volunteering or support financially with a gift of any size, we hope you’ll join us on 12/1: redcross.org/KYHoliday
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We care about your well-being: Get a free health screening when you give blood! We check blood pressure, hemoglobin & pulse. For successful November donations, we’ll perform A1C testing (diabetes/prediabetes screen; 1 test result in 2026). Book: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa
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You're invited! Join us from 9-10 a.m. on 11/10 in Louisville for an inside look at how women are leading Red Cross disaster response efforts and learn what it's like to help support families during times of crisis. Learn more and RSVP by tomorrow, 11/3: rdcrss.org/4iJ83zL
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We're thrilled to have DeAnna Dingus Hamilton DNP,RN, J.R. Vanhoose and Tonya Shepherd-Hatfield join us as members of our Eastern Kentucky Chapter Board of Directors this year! They bring a wealth of community leadership and expertise in their respective areas.
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Trick or treaters need to see and be seen on Halloween! With the sun setting earlier, take steps to make sure your little ones stay safe tonight. Drivers should use extra caution as youngsters may forget to look both ways before crossing the street.
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What will you do with your extra hour when clocks fall back this weekend? We hope you'll take a just few minutes to test your smoke alarms when you turn back your clocks!
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Last week, board members from across the region gathered in Louisville for a board retreat, where they connected with other Red Crossers and strategized ways to support the Red Cross mission. We are so thankful for their leadership and ongoing support of the Red Cross!
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When disaster strikes, women are often among the first to answer the call to help. Join us in #Louisville on November 10 to find out firsthand at how women are leading Red Cross disaster response efforts. Learn more and RSVP by November 3: rdcrss.org/4iJ83zL
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When disaster strikes, women are often among the first to answer the call. Join us on 11/10 in #Louisville to learn how women are leading Red Cross disaster response efforts in Kentucky and across the country. Learn more: rdcrss.org/4iJ83zL
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Safe travels to Misty as she heads to Gary, IN to help families impacted by August's severe weather on their road to recovery! After disasters, Red Crossers help the people address critical needs like shelter & provide support as they recover. Learn more: redcross.org/volunteer
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Looking for a meaningful way to support your community? Join our live panel to learn about two vital disaster response volunteer roles: Disaster Action Team (on-the-scene care) & Duty Officer (dispatch). Join us on Oct. 27 from 3-4 p.m. ET by registering: rdcrss.org/3TZpGC4
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Get into the spirit of helping save lives now. Hurry in to give blood or platelets Oct. 19-Nov. 22 & we'll thank you with a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email + 500 bonus points for a $10 e-gift card through Donor Rewards. That's up to $20 in gifts! Book: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa (T&C)
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Want to do something that matters? Level up your skills and help out in a crisis. Volunteer with the Red Cross in Kentucky, southern Indiana or southern Illinois and explore where you can make your mark in our community: redcross.org/volunteer
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Thank you to Eenie, one of our Eastern Kentucky Chapter volunteers, who left bright and early yesterday morning for Guam to help in preparation for the severe weather expected this weekend. We wish her safe travels as she helps bring hope and support to people in need!
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Help boo-st the type O blood supply! More type O blood donors are needed now to keep up with hospital demand. You can help ensure that hospitals are ready for patient emergencies and everyday needs. Give: rcblood.org/appt
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We’re grateful for Red Cross volunteers like Joe and Susan, who are heading to Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands today to help prepare for severe weather expected this weekend. We wish them safe travels as they head out to help communities prepare for what’s ahead!
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Join the Kentucky Red Cross as a volunteer and help support communities when they need it most. Your time and compassion can make a lasting impact. Learn how: redcross.org/volunteer
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As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, hundreds of Red Cross disaster volunteers are dedicated to helping people and communities impacted by dangerous weather in the days ahead. Our teams are closely monitoring the storm, pre-positioning emergency relief supplies, coordinating with local partners, and standing ready to provide shelter, meals and comfort if needed. If you live in the storm's potential path, now is the time to review your emergency plan, monitor local weather updates, and make sure you have essential supplies on hand. Take a look at what to know, how to stay safe, and ways to support those who may be impacted by the storm. #Isaias
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Trained Red Cross volunteers are preparing shelters & positioning supplies across the Gulf Coast ahead of Hurrican Isaias. Shout out to Rickey, a KY volunteer, who left yesterday for FL to help communities impacted by threatening storm surge. Learn more: redcross.org.
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