Order New First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children Reference Guide for $16.95

 

 

First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children

The latest release in the Be Red Cross Ready Safety Series is here! While not a substitute for certified training, First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children is a convenient reference guide, with an accompanying DVD covering step-by-step skills, that allows parents to learn lifesaving information in the comfort and convenience of their own home. 

Parents and others who are around babies and young children will learn how to:

• Prevent injuries and illnesses
• Recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies
• Childproof immediate surroundings

This is a wonderful gift to give to new parents, grandparents and daycares.   

To order First Aid and Safety for Babies and Children, contact the Mower County Chapter at 507-437-4589.

The Personal Care Shelf

A Service of the Mower County Red Cross 

There are many people in Mower County that are in need of personal care items throughout the year due to crisis situations.  Unfortunately, personal care items are not normally available through the food shelves, but like food, are important parts of our quality of life.  The people we help are referred to the Red Cross by area social service agencies who work together to provide assistance to those in need and help them through their crisis situation.  

Personal care items are provided to Mower County residents at no cost in emergency situations.  This service is not designed to provide assistance on a regular basis, but rather as an emergency service to area residents in need. 

Items in the Personal Care Shelf are new, full size personal hygiene products such as shampoo, deodorant, shavers, etc.  Other household basics including laundry detergent, dish soap, facial tissue and toilet paper are also distributed.  A full list of inventoried items is below. For more information click here 

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

One of our youngest volunteers is Taylor Brown.  Taylor is 14 years old and in 9^th grade at Austin High School. 

Taylor started volunteering with us in July 2006 by participating in a parade.  Since then she has been a regular volunteer for the bloodmobile, working in the canteen serving snacks and drinks to the donors after they have donated blood.  The other canteen volunteers love working with Taylor, stating that she is a very friendly, outgoing person, has lots of energy and is right there to serve the donors. 

Taylor decided to volunteer because she likes helping people, and knows that her volunteering is for a good cause.  Her mother Laurie is a volunteer also, and Taylor stated that her mom is a very caring person and has encouraged Taylor to volunteer whenever she can.

She is involved in volleyball and dance at school, and has volunteered for the Humane Society, Salvation Army and the YMCA.

Thank you, Taylor for your continued dedication

Training Opportunity

Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Classes

Offered at Austin YMCA

Upcoming dates for classes are:

Lifeguard Training

April 15, 16, 20, 22 from 5P-9P

And

April 18 from 8A-3P

All class sessions must be attended. 

Water Safety Instructor

June 8, 9, 10 from 8A-5P

All class sessions must be attended. 

Please contact Cindy Bowe at the Austin YMCA (433-1804) to register for these classes. 
 

The Leroy pool is offering lifeguard classes

June 8-12, 2009. 

Register with Kathy Roe at the Leroy Pool 507.324.5742 ext 4. 

Registrations will be accepted through May 22, 2009 

Special Announcement

 

 

• Austin YMCA

• -2^nd Tuesday of every month.  Times will vary.  Please call the YMCA or the Mower County Chapter to find out the times.
• Senior Citizens Center
  -Every Monday from 9A-11A except the last Monday of each month.

This is a FREE service provided by the Mower County Chapter.  Please stop in to have your blood pressure taken. 

Volunteers are Vital! American Red Cross - Mower County Area Chapter
Every day volunteers of the Mower County  Chapter of the American Red Cross touch the lives of local residents throughout Mower county. It may be assisting survivors of a disaster, teaching lifesaving skills, donating blood, or helping people to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Many people are touched by American Red Cross services – all made possible by volunteers who discover that helping others also makes them feel good about themselves. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you.  Your Local Address for Help -  It’s Where You Can Help Others! Please call   507-437-4589 or email  mowerarc@charter.net

Mower County Disaster Action Teams (DAT)  Mower County-- Photos

 

Blood Mobile Schedule-Click Here
  Blood is needed by someone every two seconds. But where does this blood come from? It comes from volunteer donors like you and me. The requirements are simple. You must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good general health, and have at least 56 days between whole blood donations.