(Press Release) — As Northern California battles wildfires and assists affected residents, a call out to get volunteers out on assignment to help with relief efforts was made. Richard Defan, a local volunteer from the American Red Cross, NMI chapter responded to the call.
Richard Defan
With a 24 hour window to prepare and get on a plane to California, Richard was ready and willing to lend a hand. Richard has been an active volunteer since 2017 and has worked on numerous operations including Super Typhoon Yutu. Richard deployed for four weeks and will be working in the Northern California and Reno, Nevada areas.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, visit redcross.org or join the blog at http://blog.redcross.org.
For more information about how to support and volunteer for the Red Cross, call 234-3459.
