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2007

Heroes for the

American Red Cross

Campaign

Bill and Robin Goodman lead 2007 Heroes for the Red Cross campaign to another successful year!

High Point community leaders, Bill and Robin Goodman, co-chaired this year's campaign. While the final results have yet to be tabulated, estimates are that the campaign will have raised over $30,000 before all is said and done.

The Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign is a grassroots effort help lots of people raise small amounts of money in sometimes very creative ways. A Hero is one who raises at least $1,000 each for the Red Cross.

This year, one of those creative ways included the chapter's executive director, Bob Ziegler, challenging the paid staff at the Red Cross to raise their own $1,000. They did. In return, Bob allowed each staff member to help in shaving his 30 year-old beard. You have to see the before and after pictures.

For more information on being a part of the 2008 Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign, please contact the High Point-Thomasville Chapter - call 336.885.9121 or email.

How do I become a Hero?

The Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign offers everyone the chance to be a Hero.

• Each Red Cross HERO has a $1000 goal

• Each HERO will find their own unique way to raise their $1,000 - the Heroes Committee will help with fun ways to meet your goal

• Each HERO'S photograph will be part of our newspaper ad to kick off the campaign

• When the campaign is completed all HEROES will be invited to our celebration event

Where are Heroes found?

The Heroes for the American Red Cross is an organized campaign that strives to recruit individuals who can involve their company, school, civic club, church, or professional organization in their fundraising efforts. Examples include:

• Primary, elementary, and middle schools

• High school clubs

• College sororities and fraternities

• Banks, Savings and loans, and credit unions

• Civic clubs or local chapters of professional organization

• Large medical practices or law firms

• Gas stations/convenience stores

• Major retail and service outlets, especially those locally owned

• Restaurants, especially those that are locally owned

• City and county police and fire departments

• Large state, city, or county governmental agencies

• Large and small churches

• Manufacturing companies

• Hospitals

• Labor unions

• Radio and television stations

• Auto dealerships

How do Heroes raise money?

The Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign has many fundraising ideas to help Heroes raise $1,000 in a 4 week period:

• The money can be contributed by an individual, the employer of an individual, or in many cases donated by friends and coworkers.

• If able, a hero may make a personal or business contribution of $1,000. Check with your employer about a matching gift.

• If you are an educator, ask the students and faculty of your school to raise the money through a coin drive or selling “ Red Cross Squares” to display in the school.

• High school groups can do a number of things to raise $1,000 – car wash, contest, bake sale, etc.

• If you are in retail, banking, or the restaurant business, ask customers to donate or to buy Your Help Counts “Red Cross Squares” which are displayed in the business.

• If you manage a business, ask your vendors to support your efforts.

• If you are a member of a civic club, ask other members to contribute.

• Recruit college sororities, fraternities, or service organizations.