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CHILE EARTHQUAKE: You can help

CHILE EARTHQUAKE/PACIFIC TSUNAMI: You can help

On Feb. 27, the world woke up to news of a massive earthquake in Chile. The American Red Cross has pledged $250,000 to assist communities impacted by the quake. The global Red Cross network plans to assist 15,000 families with shelter, emergency medical care, water and sanitation.

--Help relief efforts by donating to the Chile Relief & Development Fund.
Or, text Chile to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
--Get info on U.S. citizens in Chile: Call (888) 407-4747.
--Restore contact with loved ones, click here.
--For latest news on this disaster, click here.

DEVASTATION IN HAITI: Please help earthquake victims

Earthquake in Haiti

1. Donate to the Haiti Relief and Development fund.
2. Get the latest information and updates.
3. See photos and maps of Red Cross disaster relief.
4. Find loved ones at Family Links.

Haiti Community Forum follow-up: On Feb. 2, the Red Cross hosted an information-sharing meeting with local social service organizations. Forum recap.

Bob's Log: Read a Peoria volunteer's story aboard the USNS Comfort.

Be part of something special: The 2010 Heartland Heroes Dinner

Join us for the 2010 Heartland Heroes Dinner

Central Illinois is full of unsung heroes. The Red Cross believes that it’s important to recognize those whose courage, caring and commitment make a difference in our community. That’s why, every year, we honor people who stand out in a crowd at our Heartland Heroes Dinner.

Please join us at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria for a memorable and inspiring evening!

--Purchase your tickets now online
--Become a dinner sponsor now online

Busy schedule? Sign up for one-hour CPR Made Simple

Busy schedule? Sign up for one-hour CPR Made Simple

"CPR Made Simple" makes it easy for anyone to learn basic life-saving techniques — in just an hour!

This condensed course is designed for people who want to familiarize themselves with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators, but who do not need certification. In this simplified training session, lecture time is kept to a minimum so that participants can focus on hands-on CPR/AED skills.This non-certification course costs only $20.

Register online! Click here for Peoria. Click here for Champaign.

Request youth classes, find resources @ TeacherNET

Teachers: Request youth classes, find resources @ TeacherNET

Teachers and youth educators, we created a special place just for you! Get the materials you need to fulfill your disaster preparedness and health & safety curriculum. With TeacherNET, simply create a login and gain access to handy materials and activity sheets for your classroom. You can:

• Browse course descriptions of a variety Red Cross-instructed classes
• Request free Red Cross-instructed classes for your students
• Access ideas to complement your lesson plans
• Keep up to date on Red Cross programs designed for youth

 

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