To the Editor: Cumberland Times-News
March is Red Cross Month. It is a time to recognize the work done by the American Red Cross here at home and in communities across the country and around the globe — and to remember how we depend on public support to help people in need.
Thanks to support from individuals, organizations and businesses in Allegany, Garrett and Mineral counties, the American Red Cross is able to respond to disasters both large and small; help members of the military, veterans and their families; provide blood for those in need and teach lifesaving skills.
Just over the past seven months, the Red Cross has helped 26 families from Western Maryland and Mineral County who were the victims of area disasters — mostly home fires.
Each September we have co-chaired the region’s largest fundraiser for the Red Cross — The Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival. Every year the proceeds go directly to help victims locally and to the rest of the nation’s nearly 70,000 disasters a year by providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected.
The 8th Annual Art and Wine Festival is in September, but we believe in the Red Cross every day of the year. Red Cross Month is the perfect time for you to become a part of our mission and help people in need by making a financial donation, volunteering, giving blood or taking a class. Volunteers are also needed to help at the festival on Sept. 8. Disaster can strike anyone at any time. Please help.
Paula Yudelevit
McHenry
Vianne Bell
Oakland
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