American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley Armed Forces Emergency Services
Robin Carmody presents a $1000 donation from First Generation to Cordelia Miller, Director of Emergency Services/Armed Forces Emergency Services for American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
First Generation is proud to have recently presented the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley with a $1,000 donation through the 12 Weeks of Christmas program. The American Red Cross is an international humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
This organization began in 1862 when Henry Dunant, a young Swiss businessman, wrote a book about his time on an Italian battlefield where 40,000 troops were killed or wounded and left without help. This book led to the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Geneva Conventions, international treaties to protect war victims. The ICRC was introduced to America by Clara Barton who learned about the organization during her visit to Europe after the Civil War. Upon her return, she founded the American Association of the Red Cross.
The American Red Cross has helped victims of 40,000 disasters per year. They also educate the community on lifesaving skills and collect more than 6 million units of blood per year. To read how the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley has helped our community, please visit their 2009 – 2010 Annual Report.
The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley needs our support. Please visit the links below to learn how you can help in their emergency services efforts.
Donate to the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Volunteer for the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Like the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley on Facebook
Follow the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley on Twitter
Join the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley on Linkedin
Subscribe to the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley on YouTube
Take a class from the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Be sure to check back often to see who will be receiving the next donation from First Generation through The 12 Weeks of Christmas! Like First Generation on Facebook and follow @FirstGenCom on Twitter for more updates!
