You can be a Hero too!

“Heroes for the American Red Cross” is a community campaign where local businesses, schools, church groups, civic clubs and individuals pledge to raise $500 to support the vital services provided by the South Central Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross.

 The campaign will run September through November, providing you the opportunity to raise money when it is convenient for you and your group. 

You can make a difference!

 Funds raised will support disaster relief, fire victims, emergency military communications, first aid and CPR training and disaster preparedness right here in South Central Kentucky.

 The South Central Kentucky Chapter serves Allen, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Monroe, Simpson and Warren Counties.

What can your $500 do?

Ì Provide food, shelter and clothing for a family of four who have been burned out of their home

Ì Send 16 emergency communication messages to members of the Armed Forces serving all over the world

Ì Provide 20 families of four with a week’s worth of meals through the food pantry

Ì Provide community disaster education for 1,000 families

Who can be a Hero?

Heroes are usually individuals who can involve their company, school, civic club, church, or professional organization in their fundraising efforts.

Ì Individuals and families

Ì Primary, elementary, and middle schools 

Ì High school service clubs

Ì College sororities, fraternities, and service organizations

Ì Banks and Credit Unions

Ì Civic clubs and local chapters of professional associations

Ì Medical practices, law firms and CPA firms

Ì Gas stations and convenience stores

Ì Retail and service outlets

Ì Restaurants

Ì City and county police and fire departments

Ì State, county, or city governmental agencies

Ì Churches and other religious groups

Ì Manufacturing companies

Ì Hospitals

Ì Radio and television stations

Ì Newspapers

Ì Auto Dealerships

Ì Neighborhoods

Ì Military related groups such as American Legion Posts, VFWs, high school and college ROTC units

Campaign Dates

September-November

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Please email events and activities to info@sckyredcross.org

so they can be promoted in the community

Ways to be a Hero

Ì A local gym raised $1,000 selling Heroes Squares

Ì A local restaurant raised $500 selling Heroes Squares and donating $5 for every cake sold

Ì A local business raised $800 having employees donate $4 every Friday to wear jeans and raffling off a $100 gift card

Ì Two individuals raised $500 hosting a holiday tasting and breakfast with Santa

Ì An individual raised $1,200 by planning a holiday bazaar and selling booth space and lunch

Ì A bank raised $800 selling Heroes Squares and holding a chili cook-off for employees

Ì A local American Legion donated $500

Ì A local group hosted a poker tournament and raised $1,500

Ì An individual raised $2,200 asking local businesses and churches to make donations

Ì An individual raised $500 raffling off a holiday basket

Other ideas include:

Ì Road blocks, car washes, bake sales, yard sales

Ì Asking friends and family to donate

Ì Cake or basket auctions

Ì Cornhole or dodge ball tournaments, tug-o-war, bike races, walks/runs

Ì Donation canisters, penny or change wars

Ì Challenging co-workers, club members, neighbors or business competitors to match your donation

Ì Raffle gift certificates, television, grill

Ì Donate a percentage of your business’s sales

Ì Chili/spaghetti supper, fall festival

Ì Holiday party/dance

Ì Gift wrapping, babysitting for holiday shoppers

Ì Raking leaves, landscaping, cleaning gutters

Ì Just ask people to give

Will you be a Hero too?

To be a Hero, contact Jennifer Capps at jcapps@sckyredcross.org or 270-781-7377.