New Pet Manikans

Is your pet considered a full-fledged family member? Do you know what to do if your pet is injured or stops breathing? Consider taking Red Cross Pet First Aid for Cats & Dogs! We have new pet manikans, just in today - made possible by a grant from PetCo on Twixt Town Rd in Marion! Check back this summer for fall Pet First Aid class dates. http://www.grantwood-redcross.org/

Eight year old Sylvia dropped off a donation of over $2,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts from the Solon school district. It started with Sylvia asking her teacher if she could raise funds in her classroom and spread from there. We are so proud of Sylvia (pictured with Sarika Bhakta, chapter coo) and her efforts to help those in Haiti!

National Volunteer Week

Red Cross Volunteers save the day! They provide a place to stay and emotional support when their neighbors are faced with a home fire or other disaster. They teach life-saving safety courses such as first aid, CPR, babysitting and care giving. Volunteers connect military families, work at blood drives, and, in general, take the actions needed to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the selfless gifts of time, money and blood the Red Cross has received from the citizens of Eastern Iowa. Thank you. Without your gifts, we could not fulfill the Red Cross mission.National Volunteer Week also is a time to invite you to join us. If you are not a volunteer, give the Red Cross a try. Red Crossers are people who are trained to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies. To volunteer, call 319-393-3500 or visit www.grantwood-redcross.org.

Thanks for the $500 donation to the Hawkeye Chapter from Peet Junior High in Cedar Falls!

Pictured are Elle Stackhouse, Madison Wood and Hawkeye Exec. Director, Sue Beach.

BIG B*A*S*H 2010

View our Mediacom PSA for BIG B*A*S*H 2010!
Get your tickets at www.grantwood-redcross.org

PROPS to the Red Cross is April 23rd!

Get your tickets today to this NEW, CASUAL event in the Cedar Valley! Enjoy a great evening with food from Famous Dave's, music by WAGG and fun all night for a great cause. Support the American Red Cross.

BIG B*A*S*H Tickets on Sale!

The American Red Cross wants you! Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual BIG B*A*S*H presented by Jarvis Property Restoration on Friday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

The BIG B*A*S*H is a military themed fundrasing dinner and dance. It will be held at the PS Air, Inc. Hangar near the Eastern Iowa Airport and will feature live entertainment courtesy of local band Tricyclic. Guests will enjoy dinner by Coralville Outback Steakhouse and appetizers provided by Cibo Fusion Restaurant and Lounge. Two free drink tickets are included with each ticket, additional drinks are $3 and will be served by Huntington’s Restaurant. A silent auction will feature a variety of items from travel opportunities to sports memorabilia.

WEAR YOUR UNIFORM/CAMOUFLAGE AND COORDINATE AS A COUPLE OR GROUP AND ENTER THE COSTUME CONTEST!!!

All proceeds from the BIG B*A*S*H will benefit local Red Cross programs such as disaster relief, health and safety education, and military emergency communication.

Our printed invitations came in today and look cool - check it out!