(Jim Woll, ADM Clinton Corn Plant Manager, and John Morrison, ADM Clinton PHA Plant Manager, present donation to Amber Wood, Executive Director, board members, & staff at Gateway Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.)

The $15,000 donation to the Gateway Area is part of a $300,000 donation ADM is making to the American Red Cross to help keep ADM communities safe and help people in need all around the world. ADM’s donation includes $125,000 to local American Red Cross chapters in ADM communities, $100,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund and $75,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

“ADM is proud to make this donation to the Gateway Area Chapter of the American Red Cross to help keep the Clinton community safe,”  Jim Woll, ADM Clinton Corn Plant Manager.

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We were also on the front page of the Clinton Herald!

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Monday, August 2 from 2pm – 3pm in Clinton at the Iowa National Guard Armory, 1200 13th Avenue N. Again, we will have some volunteer opportunities prior to the day as well as the day of the event. Following the sendoff ceremony, the Soldiers will report to their mobilization station at Camp Shelby, Miss. for additional training and preparation before departing for Afghanistan. We look forward to seeing you all there!

For more information please call (563) 242-5223 or email info@gatewayredcross.org

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For more information please call us at (563) 242-5223 or email info@gatewayredcross.org

Run for the Red 2010 is coming so put on your running shoes! This year Run for the Red will be 12:00pm Sunday, November 21 at the DeWitt Fitness Center!

You can sign up for Run for the Red 2010 at getmeregistered.com! (The 1st 200 get a Run for the Red long sleeve shirt)

Sponsorships are available!

For more information about Run for the Red 2010 call the Gateway Area Chapter at (563) 242-5223 or email us at info@gatewayredcross.org!

Time to put on your thinking caps because Team Trivia sponsored by KROS Radio 1340 AM and the Odeon will be at the Odeon-80 25th Ave. North Friday August, 6th 2010. Sign up starts at 6:30pm and the game starts at 7:00pm.

• Team Trivia will help raise money for a Mardi Gras Parade and the Gateway Area Chapter!
• The entry fee is $10 per person and you can have up to 8 people on a team!
• 1st place wins $100 and 2nd place wins $50!

AMERICAN RED CROSS HOLDS 6-MONTH PRESS BRIEFING ON HAITI

As you know, nearly six months ago, we witnessed one of the worst disasters in modern history. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 destroyed nearly 190,000 houses, killed more than 200,000 people and displaced 1.5 million more, forcing many to resettle in more than 1,300 makeshift camps in and around Port-au-Prince.  Your response in support of the American Red Cross relief effort was absolutely tremendous.  Still, although much progress has been made, we know that many challenges still remain ahead of us.

On Thursday, July 8, at 11:00 a.m. EDT, the American Red Cross is holding a press briefing to provide you with an update of the relief and recovery efforts, discuss the current challenges, and lay out the road ahead.

I welcome you to participate in the call. Details on how to join the call are included in the attached advisory. Please let me know if you have further questions.

Download the Full Haiti Media Advisory Here

In response a fire on the 700 block of Sixth Avenue South, Clinton, the Gateway Area Chapter of the American Red Cross was on the scene early this morning (Friday), ensuring that the fire victims’ emergency needs were met. Basic human needs such as a place to stay, food to eat, necessary medications or health items, and clothes to wear are provided first. Red Cross mental health counselors are also available to assist the fire victims and their families.

All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by the voluntary donations of people like you. To help victims of this fire and other local disasters, please make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross by calling (563) 242-5223 or mailing a check to P.O. Box 1565, Clinton, IA 52733-1565.

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For more information on how to be prepared in case disaster strikes, click here.