Friday, October 29, 2010

Tavernier Taste Something Red shows community support for the Red Cross

Thursday night’s wine-tasting event in Tavernier was a beautiful and relaxing evening with magician Michael Trixx, great food from Tasters Grille, and wonderful silent auction items. We recruited new volunteers, sold First Aid kits to help people stay safe, and very tentatively discussed our relief at a quiet hurricane season here.

One of the best parts of these kinds of events, especially in small communities, is the way you can really see and feel the support for the Red Cross. Elected officials, business leaders and nonprofit agency partners all came out for conversation and pumpkin beer.

We are truly fortunate to be able to serve the residents in the Florida Keys, and we appreciate the ongoing community support for our volunteers and their continuing work in disaster relief. Even when we have few hurricane responses, people know that they can count on the Red Cross to be ready to help in any kind of disaster.

JB Hunt
Chapter Advancement Officer
American Red Cross

March is Red Cross Month