About York-Adams County Chapter Special Events

 

 

The Red Cross has opportunities for anyone who wants to know that when they reach out, they can touch others. Scroll down to learn more about getting involved!

• Heroes of York-Adams Counties Breakfast - See Photos from October 29, 2009 
• Charity Bowl  - March 7, 2010
• Safe Family Day  - March 27, 2010
• Save a Life Day  - June 5, 2010

• Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2010, the Charity Bowl is a 2-hour bowling party held to raise funds for Chapter programs & services. 

   

  Traditionally held in March at the Suburban Bowlerama as part of Red Cross month, this fun-filled event is open to individuals, families, schools, companies, and corporate sponsors. Teams consisting of 4-5 members are requested to obtain a minimum pledge of $50 per bowler. Prizes, based on the amount donated, are awarded for Top Teams, Individuals, and Team Captains. Past media sponsors include ABC 27; Classic Rock 93.5 WTPA ; and York’s Classic Hits The Peak 98.5 FM.

   

   

  Charity Bowl 2008 was a record breaking success, with 53 teams raising more than $33,000 to benefit the Red Cross and White Rose Foundation.  Click here to view photo highlights of the 2008 event! 

  March 27, 2010

  Red Cross Safe Family Day activities are part of the effort to raise awareness of the lifesaving services provided by the York-Adams County Chapter and to encourage people to become actively involved in furthering the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross. Held in the center court of a local shopping mall, volunteers provide important information regarding vital American Red Cross programs and services to our community free of charge. Safe Family Day activities include interactive demonstrations of safety techniques such as CPR & First Aid, 911-practice calling, bandaging techniques, and much more. Click here to view photo highlights of the 2008 year’s event!

   

   

   

   

  Click here to nominate a hero for the 2010 event!

  The concept for the Heroes of York-Adams County Breakfast, now in its 7th year, has grown out of a desire to develop an event that is closely related to the mission of the American Red Cross—teaching people to save lives. 

   

   

  The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This is done through the simple, yet powerful, process of one person putting their needs aside to help another. What better way to celebrate this spirit of humanitarianism than by honoring those individuals who have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character by their acts of heroism in our York-Adams area communities.

   

   

  Awards will be given in nine categories: Community Impact, Fire Fighter, Law Enforcement, Medical, 911 Dispatch, Adult Good Samaritan, Youth Good Samaritan, Military and Animal Rescue.  A Heroes Nomination Committee of community leaders will select the winners. Use of Red Cross training is not required for nomination. Awards will be presented at the breakfast to be held October 28, 2010.