Red Cross kicking off 100 years with Heroes Campaign

The American Red Cross is kicking off its 2017 Heroes Campaign and celebrating a century of service.

The northwest Missouri Chapter will hold its campaign kick off, Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the East Hills Shopping Center located at 3702 Frederick Ave.

Ex. Dir. Angie Springs said this year’s goal is 100 heroes helping to raise $1,000. She said right now they have 87 people signed up.

“This campaign is our only non-reactive fundraiser that we run throughout the year that helps fund what we do right here in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas,” Springs said. “We can take heroes any time during this two month period. That can be someone that even just wants to contribute $1,000 or they want to set out to raise $1,000.”

Springs said they are hoping to raise $137,250 by the end of the campaign’s centennial celebration slated for May 18 at Missouri Western State University. She said besides services, the Red Cross is also fundraising for a new emergency response vehicle.

Example of Emergency Response Vehicle. Photo courtesy Angie Springs

“We are bring in an emergency response vehicle that looks just like the one we’re going to get so we invite the community to come out and take a look at that as well during this time tonight,” Springs said.

Funds assist the Red Cross with disaster services, health, safety and preparedness, blood services and services to armed forces.

CLICK HERE to donate to the Heroes for the American Red Cross of Northwest Missouri 2017 campaign.