March is Red Cross Month

March 2008

Red Cross Month is a time to celebrate and reflect upon the work of the Red Cross in communities throughout America. It is also a time when we encourage Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies, take CPR and First Aid training, to volunteer their time, give blood and financially support the programs and services of the Red Cross.

Letters Home: The American Red Cross & The 8th Air Force

Book Sale at Barnes & Noble, 1518 Flammang Drive, Waterloo

Saturday, March 1 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for a presentation by Kent Foster, son of our own Nancy Jobson Foster. Nancy is the author of Letters Home: The American Red Cross & The 8th Air Force, a book about Nancy's experiences and the role of the American Red Cross in World War II. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Red Cross. The books are $39.95 and are also available for sale from the Chapter by calling 319-234-6831.

Praise for "Letters Home"...

    A fascinating look at the heroines and heroes of World War II who perhaps didn't get the credit they deserved. Through her poignant letters home, the author tells the inspiring story of those who toiled tirelessly behind the scenes to entertain and support the troops who were desperate to spend an evening dancing or laughing or just talking in a brief but vital interlude from the horrors of war. A moving tale of commitment and courage.

                           - Rick Fromm, Editor, Decorah Newspapers

Culver's Day of Giving

Wednesday, March 5

Culver's Restaurant, 209 E. Tower Park Road, Waterloo  

Join us at Culver's Restaurant on March 5 and bring your friends. Culver's is generously donating 10% of its sales that day to the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Red Cross. Enjoy their famous Butter Burgers and save room for frozen custard! We'll see you there!

CPR Sunday

March 30, 2008

UNI Wellness & Recreation Center

The American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter CPR Sunday is a community education event.  The event celebrates Red Cross Month in March and moves us closer to our goal of having one person in each household certified in CPR. Deeply discounted rates are offered on this day only.     

WHY? CPR Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to obtain live saving skills at a reduced cost.

• Be prepared for an emergency situation
• CPR certification may be required in your workplace
• Save a life of a loved one or a complete stranger
• So much more…  

CLASSES

Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED – 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Adult, Infant & Child CPR/AED Recertification – 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Adult CPR with AED – 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Adult CPR with AED Recertification - –9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Infant & Child CPR – 1 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CPR & AED Recertification for the Professional – 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

COST

Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED - $15 (normally $40)

Adult CPR with AED - $10 (normally $25)

Infant & Child CPR - $10 (normally $25)

CPR & AED Recertification for the Professional - $20 (normally $35)

REGISTER & CONTACT

Health & Safety Services Department

HawkeyeCPR_Sunday@hotmail.com

(319) 234-8851