American Red Cross Receives Early Christmas Gift
The American Red Cross of Union County is delighted to announce the arrival of a special and much needed gift, a Local Emergency Response Vehicle (LERV). The LERV arrived on Tuesday, December 18, to a very excited and anxious group of Red Cross volunteers and staff. Driven by volunteer Chuck Clary, and purchased by proud Red Cross supporters Martha and Steve Allen, the LERV now sits in the Red Cross parking lot, awaiting the opportunity to bring relief and support to disaster victims and emergency workers throughout Union and Anson Counties.
“The soldier who goes into battle with the finest equipment and the highest morale can defeat any enemy,” explains donor Steve Allen. “It’s no different for the Red Cross Disaster Volunteers - except that their enemy is cold, hunger, fatigue, darkness, grief, and despair. This new LERV will give the Disaster Volunteers an advantage over the enemy. And with this equipment supporting their skill and dedication, the upcoming battles for the citizens of Union and Anson Counties will be won again and again.”
The new response vehicle will be used for local disaster response, such as family fires and assisting first responders with mass feeding requests, etc.
“We are so excited to have received such a fantastic gift,” states Kathy Bragg, Community Executive for the chapter. “This response vehicle is going to help us be there When Help Can’t Wait for so many experiencing crises in our community.”
The American Red Cross is not a government agency, and relies on the generous support of people like the Allens and other Union and Anson County residents to continue bringing life saving services to the community.
For more information on the American Red Cross of Union County or ways you can help, please contact the chapter at 704-283-7402 for Union County or 704-694-3514 for Anson County, or log-on to www.unioncountyredcross.org.
