NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

FEED THE NEED: Home Depot Food Drive to Benefit Red Cross Food Pantry
 The community will have the chance to make the holidays a little brighter this season for underprivileged families thanks to a partnership between the Ithaca Home Depot and the American Red Cross of Tompkins County.
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Red Cross Wishlist for Holidays
 Generous people of Tompkins County looking for ways to help their Red Cross can begin by checking out our HOLIDAY WISHLIST . Some items to note are bedsheets, blankets and towels for our homeless shelter.

Red Cross and Loaves & Fishes Host Holiday Party for Homeless (Dec 03)
The Red Cross and Loaves & Fishes are teaming up to bring some cheer to the homeless and underprivileged in Ithaca on Friday, December 12 at Loaves & Fishes on Buffalo Street.
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The Red Cross of Tompkins County offices will be closed Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The Friendship Center will remain open.
In case of emergency, please call 273-1900 and follow the voice prompts.

A very happy and warm Thanksgiving to all, from the American Red Cross of Tompkins County.

Give Thanks this Holiday by Giving Blood
 Blood donors are needed the Friday following Thanksgiving, November 28th at the Ithaca VFW, Post #961 from 11:30am-5:30pm, and at the Ithaca YMCA from 10am-3pm.Donors will receive a free holiday T-shirt when they arrive. Please help us by giving the Gift of Life, because the need for blood doesn't take a holiday.
To schedule an appointment please call Darla VanOstrand at 273-1900 ext.17, or email: dvanostrand@tompkins-redcross.org

Monthly Orientation to Red Cross (Wednesday 11/19)
 Introduction to Volunteer Opportunities is a 1/2 hour briefing on the various services provided by the Red Cross of Tompkins County, and the numerous ways the public can further our mission through volunteering.
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EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EVENT AT MALL TO BENEFIT RED CROSS DISASTER FUND (11.03)

 Bargain Hunter Heroes is your opportunity to avoid the holiday shopping rush and support American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts. This EXCLUSIVE savings event at the Pyramid Mall is for ticket holders only.
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Eleven-Year-Old Caroline Student Travels to Guinea to Take Part in Measles Initiative (11.03)
 At the invitation of the American Red Cross, 11-year old Gregory Pendergast, a fifth-grader at Caroline Elementary School and his teacher, Anita Bellucci, will take part in the Measles Initiative's sixth mass measles campaign of the year, November 7-12 in the Republic of Guinea.
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American Red Cross Club at Cornell Sponosrs Award-Winning Film Screening, Lecture (10.03)
The American Red Cross at Cornell University will host "Disease of the Wind," an award-winning film about the terror that Measles reigns on African children, and the Red Cross Measles Initiative to mass vaccinate and prevent this deadly disease.
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American Red Cross Holds Volunteer Awards Celebration,
Honors Outstanding Service (10.03)
The American Red Cross of Tompkins County honored stellar volunteers at the 87th annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, October 9 at the Holiday Inn. Peter Brellochs, Board Chair and Charles Nocera, Executive Director, honored over 100 attendees. A special presentation was given by Eleanor Stearns of the Geneva Theater Guild, who acted as Clara Barton, American Red Cross founder.
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Red Cross Bestows Two Community Awards at Annual Business Luncheon (9.03)
The American Red Cross of Tompkins County honored two members of the community Friday September 19, 2003 at the Annual Business Luncheon at the Holiday Inn, Ithaca. The two awards are given each year in honor of two individuals who provided invaluable service to the American Red Cross of Tompkins County: Joe Nesby and David Malcom.  more
Red Cross Honors Volunteers at Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner (10.03)
On Thursday, October 9th the Tompkins County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be honoring its many volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, from 5-9pm at the Holiday Inn. Awards will be given to one outstanding volunteer from each department, Emergency, Blood, Health and Safety, and Homeless Services, and musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Russo. This event is open to all Red Cross volunteers: those who have donated time, money or blood in the last year. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to Luz Rivera by email at lrivera@tompkins-redcross.org or call 273-1900 ext. 13 by Friday October 3.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (9.03)
The Tompkins County Chapter will hold its annual business luncheon on Friday, September 19th, from 12-2pm at the Holiday Inn in Ithaca. Come hear words from Martha Robertson, County Legislator from the 13th district, help recognize the 2003 recipients of the David Malcom and Joe Nesby Community Awards , and hear the latest reports on the 2003 fiscal year. Save the date and reserve your spot today by calling 273-1900 ext. 13.

"STEP RIGHT UP, ENJOY THE SHOW AND SAVE A LIFE!"(9.03)
Receive a free pass to the Sciencenter's newest exhibition,
'Body Carnival: The Science and Fun of Being You!' with a blood donation to one of three American Red Cross blood drives in September.
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Red Cross Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards (7-8/03)
The American Red Cross of Tompkins County is seeking nominations for the David Malcom and Joe Nesby Awards to be presented at the Annual Business Meeting in September.
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Water Safety Tips for Summer Activity (July-Aug 03)
The Tompkins County chapter of the American Red Cross reminds families to follow these safety tips for staying healthy and safe in or around the water this summer.
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Red Cross Gives Away Free DVD Player in Exchange for Blood (July 03)
 In response to a national blood donor appeal, the Tompkins County chapter of the American Red Cross will be raffling away a DVD player at the blood clinic on July 24th.
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Red Cross Changes Weekly Blood Clinic (July 03)
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Friendship Center Presents Nigerian Folk Tales (July 2003)
Come relax and enjoy the wisdom bestowed in Nigerian Storytelling, presented by our own Aloja Airwewele.
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Caroline Elementary Students Take Active Role in Red Cross Measles Initiative (June 03)
The Tompkins County chapter has developed an all-encompassing innovative curriculum geared toward elementary school students that is being used by Mrs. Bellucci's fourth graders at Caroline Elementary School. The program is broken into five main areas, on of which being fundraising directly for the Initiative.
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Homeless Services' Friendship Center to Host Landlord Informational Meeting (June 03)
On Thursday, June 12, representatives from Section 8, Department of Social Services and the Red Cross Homeless Services will gather to field questions and address concerns about renting to families receiving assistance.
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American Red Cross Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations for Individuals, Families, Neighborhoods, Schools, and Businesses (April 03)
“What does a condition ‘yellow’ mean to me or my family? "How do I prepare my place of business or my child's school in an 'elevated warning?” Learn how to prepare yourself and those around you for each level of the Homeland Security Advisory System.
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Terror Threat Level Raised To "High/Orange"
America’s terror threat level has been raised to “High/Orange,” and the American Red Cross is urging families and individuals across the nation to make appropriate preparations according to the Red Cross Recommendations for the Homeland Security Advisory System, available at www.redcross.org.

Resolution Between the American Red Cross and the Food and Drug Administration (April 03)
The Red Cross and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have reached agreement on terms of a new Consent Decree, which provides legal guidance on the handling of donated blood. Both organizations have agreed to work collaboratively to further enhance the safety of America's blood supply under this new agreement.
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The Red Cross and You: Together We Prepare (March 03)
 Answers to Your Questions about Heightened Threat Level

Humanity in the Midst of War (March 03)
Humanity in the midst of war is everyone's concern-a concern that has grown since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the U.S. military's involvement in Iraq.
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Terror Threat Level Raised to ‘High Risk’(Feb. 03)
For only the second time since the Homeland Security Directive was adopted in March, President George W. Bush raised the national terror threat level to Orange status on Friday, signifying a high risk of terrorist attacks.
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AFES Teams Deploy with U.S. Troops (Feb. 03)
As thousands of U.S. military members deploy for the Persian Gulf, Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) staff and volunteers are shipping out along with them.
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Statement of the American Red Cross Concerning Blood Quarantine (Feb. 03)
This action is not a recall, but a precautionary measure taken in the best interest of patient safety after some blood collected was found to have white particles in it.
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