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What is it?

The "Heroes for the American Red Cross" is a grass roots fundraising campaign that promotes synergy and active volunteerism in the community, affording everyone the opportunity to join hands in a project that supports Central Louisianans by promoting prevention, preparedness, and by actively fundraising to provide shelter, food, emergency military support, emotional support, medical services, and emergency training skills. 

 

What is the goal?

The goal of the Hero Campaign is to raise $50,000 to support critical emergency needs after disasters, primarily home fire, and to strengthen the Red Cross in each of the 9 Central Louisiana Parishes it serves.  Meeting this campaign goal is of great importance to the Red Cross, as the organization is not governmentally funded but depends on donations of time and money to fulfill its mission.  

 

 

How it works

The concept is very simple.  Individuals are recruited to serve as Heroes for the American Red Cross. For generations, the Red Cross has been providing Heroes to our communities. In order for the Red Cross to meet our commitments to our communities now and in the future, we need citizens willing to be a "Hero" for the American Red Cross. An individual becomes a Hero by agreeing to raise at least $1,000 for the Red Cross chapter.

The funds can be raised in a variety of ways. Individuals may work alone or may choose to involve their company, civic club, church, or school in their fund raising efforts. An individual or business may also choose to donate the needed money.  

 

The Campaign levels (3):

 

 

 

·     Campaign Chair – Martin Johnson (The Chair will recruit Champions)

·     Champion – The Champion will recruit a minimum of five Heroes.

     Champions are not necessarily expected to raise money, only recruit the people needed for the next level of the campaign team.

·    Hero- The Hero creates, organizes and implements the actual fundraising event

 

 

 

Learn about fundraisers this month by clicking here.

You may donate to your favorite hero or team at
http://american.redcross.org/heroes-centrallouisiana. 


For your convenience, you may also make an online donation by clicking here.
You may also call 318 442-6621 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            318 442-6621      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to pledge or mail a donation to
425 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301.

Together, we are the American Red Cross.

Local News


2012-04-14:
We're lovin' it--$14,000 raised for Red Cross!
This week  Glenda Stock, owner of McDonald's of Alexandria, presented the Central Louisiana Red Cross with a check for over $14,000, thanks to the fundraising efforts of area McDonald's

2012-04-11:
Central Louisiana Calls for Heroes
The American Red Cross needs heroes in Central Louisiana to help raise fund for victims of disaster, like home fires.  Call 318 619-6902 to register today to become a hero or click here to sign u

2011-11-22:
2011 Talk of the Town
Hosted in partnership with the Silver Family, on Thursday Nov. 17, the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana hosted the 9th Annual Talk of the Town, the premier holiday fundraiser in Cenla. 

2011-08-31:
Local Red Cross Volunteer Extends Hands of Service to Irene Victims
Central Louisiana Red Cross volunteer Frances Vanderlick headed out to North Carolina yesterday, August 30 to provide aid and service to victims devastated by Hurrricane Irene.  Mrs. Vanderlick

2011-08-18:
McMinn Named New Chapter Manager
  On Aug. 11, the American Red Cross announced that Leann Murphy, CEO of the Central Louisiana chapter, will be voluntarily leaving that position on Sept 30, 2011, and Mary McMinn, current

2011 Champions and Heroes


 

Our current list of Champions and Heroes includes the following:


Jeralyn Young, Champion

Kechiee Thompson, Champion

Glenda Stock, Champion

Leann Murphy, Champion

Regions Bank, Champion

State Representative Herbert Dixon-$1,000!

Janet Dixon, Heart City Pacesetters Lions Club-$1,000!

McDonald's of Alexandria

The Corner Office

Brian Thompson, State Farm Insurance

Linda Burgess, Noah's Ark Learning Ctr

Lenna' Mouton, Books A Million

Bethany Fields

Andre Gonzaque,  Colonial Life Ins

Sandra Ferrell, Anointed Creations

Greg Gormanuous,  Jaxx

Jeff Marien,  First Federal Bank

Mike Johnson

Marvinette Holly

Marilyn Walker

Rhonda Reap-Curiel

Joyce Rax

Johnnie Vanardo

John Marzullo

Brian Cooper

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Region's Bank Employees

Nakia Nelson, Cenla Hearts

Thomas Wells, Club Lady's Choice

Jack Stehr

Rev. Larry Turner, Christian Love Baptist Church

Tom Harmeyer

Jessica Franklin

Jeff Hall

Rev. Joe Green, St. Matthews Baptist Church

Dr. John Johnson, Deep South Chiro

Cynthia Hall, Evergreen Presbyterian

Avoyelles Community Moms

Marksville Charter School

Lafargue Elementary

Brudd Construction

Wally Fall, Brame Middle School

Chris Everett-already over $1,000!

Emmanuel "Mannie" Arceneaux

Connie Augustine-nearing  $1,000!

 

Heroes Campaign Upcoming Events

 Heroes and Champions are still working hard to reach their fundraising goals.

 

Regions Bank Champions

 

 ·         “Regions Heroes” Cookout:  March 3 at Westgate Branch; March 4 at Centre Branch

Times TBA

 Champion Kechiee Thompson

5th Annual Black Dress Party; “Our History is Our Strength”  ~An event honoring Women ~ Thursday, March 17:  6:00p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Corner Office ( Inside the Fleur de Lis Room) Admission: FREE  (includes free food, entertainment, art exhibit, silent auction, door prizes and more)

Nakia Nelson and Cenla Hearts

 Dinner Sale- March 25— Spaghetti dinner including corn, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Dinners are $5. For more information or to place an order contact Nakia Nelson at 985-628-2747.

Champion Jeralyn Young ( AWA – Avoyelles Women’s Alliance )

Fundraisers:  

·          Fabulously Fleur-de-lis Raffle – A gift basket filled with beautiful Fleur-de-lis items (value 150.00).  $2.00 per chance.  Drawing 03/25/11.  

·         3rd Annual Sister-to-Sister Social – A social celebrating “Women Who Make A Difference” in their community.  There are Speakers, Door Prizes and Refreshments.  Guest are asked to donate $10.00 or more to the Cenla Red Cross.  2011 Theme:  “Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit”.  Date/Time/Place:  03/25/11 at 6:00pm at the Marksville Fire Station Community Hall.  

·         AWA Star Members are asked to donate $25.00 or more in support of the Cenla Red Cross.  

·         Bucket Brigade @ Marksville Walmart 03/05/11

 Brudd Construction Company, LLC – Brad Augustine, President (Hero)  

Fundraiser: 

 ·         $5 for 5 Fundraiser – Brudd Construction employees are asked to donate $5.00 for 5 weeks through payroll deduction.  The company will match 100% of funds donated by employees.

Lafargue Elementary School – Denise Sayes, Principal and Sharice Sullivan, Asst. Principal (Heroes) 

 Fundraisers: 

 ·         The school will have weekly “Blue Jean Days” in March – The students and staff will pay $1.00 each Friday to wear jeans.   

·         Spirit Tree – Students will purchase Red Cross Eggs (coloring page) for $1.00 to decorate and hang on the Spirit Tree in the lobby of the school.