In Case You Missed It

The Empire State Building was lit red in support of the Red Cross helping
communities affected by recent hurricanes. (Photo: Kevin Suttlehan)

From Oct 14-20, the Red Cross in Greater New York provided emergency assistance to 149 adults and 64 children following 52 local disasters. Here are some highlights from last week and a preview of upcoming activities. (See below)

Last Week in Review

• Last Saturday, 28 members of our Diverse Communities and Latino Engagement Teams gathered for an engaging training session titled "Presenters in the Making."
• October is Fire Prevention Month and our volunteers, Marty and Leanne, were excited to be part of the Scarsdale Fire Dept Fire Day on Saturday to help promote the home fire campaign and also teach hands only CPR.
• Last Thursday, our volunteers visited the 86th floor of the Empire State Building today in support of the building shining red for the communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ABC7 covered the ceremony. Volunteer Kevin Suttlehan captured the event with his wonderful photos.
• News 12 sat down with Sean Maclean to follow up with him after his 2-week deployment to North Carolina.
• GNY volunteer Sean McNearney has been sharing what his experience has been like in Florida working on the feeding operation.
• #LIRedCross volunteer Vivian Moy also shared what her experience has been like driving an ERV truck in North Carolina to deliver food to residents effected by Hurricane Helene.
• We shared a reel on the Red Cross assisting 6 families after a fire on East 141st Street in the Bronx.
• Our regional CEO Doreen Howe gave an emotional update from Florida on being deployed as a disaster mental health worker. Doreen also appeared in this News 12 clip before Milton made landfall.
• For World Restart a Heart Day, we shared the story of how Paul Miller saved a patron’s life at the 14th Street Y 4 days after he completed his CPR and First Aid training.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

• For over 140 years, Red Cross volunteers have served a critical role in our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Become part of this inspiring work and join us today.
• Nov 3: Just 6 weeks to go until the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon! Good luck to our Team Red Cross members like Jackie and Emmet as they train to run the 26.2 miles across NYC in support of our lifesaving mission.
• Nov 14: Get hyped with this sizzle reel for the upcoming Long Island Heroes Celebration.