Red Cross kicks off 'Heroes' campaign

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - This March, which is celebrated nationwide as Red Cross Month, a group of local "Heroes" is working hard to help the Red Cross continue its services in Tippecanoe, Carroll, Benton and White counties.

An individual or workplace becomes a "Hero" by agreeing to raise money for the American Red Cross. The fund, which all stay local, may be raised in a variety of ways. The goals of the campaign are:

·    To raise significant funds for the chapter
·    To identify new volunteers for the chapter
·    To create a level of visibility and awareness

For almost 100 years, volunteers with the Tippecanoe County Chapter have been heroes to thousands of people throughout the Greater Lafayette area, lending aid during times of disaster, supporting military families and training citizens in lifesaving CPR and first aid skills.  

"Heroes for the American Red Cross" is a grassroots campaign where local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, and individuals pledge to raise $1,100 for their local Red Cross chapter.

This year, the Tippecanoe County Chapter hopes to raise $80,000 during this campaign to support Red Cross services including disaster relief, assistance for fire victims, emergency military communications, first aid and CPR training and disaster preparedness information for our community.

All money raised will support people in Tippecanoe, Carroll, Benton and White counties.