Red Cross Month Update
Posted Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 8:59 AM by Tom Foley
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Posted Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 5:57 PM by Melissa Hunsberger
In case you missed the Red Ball, click the photo below to see what a wonderful event the Red Cross hosted.
What Would You Buy With $50?
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM by Melissa Hunsberger
What would the Red Cross buy with fifty dollars? A lot of good! A gift of any amount helps families right here at home who have been affected by disaster. In fact
- $10 buys 2 blankets for victims in emergency shelters.
- $20 buys one kit with supplies to clean a home after a disaster.
- $50 buys groceries for one person for one week.
- $110 buys clothes for a child who has lost everything from shoes to shirts.
- $250 buys cots for a family of four for one week.
- $350 buys food and shelter for 25 people for one day.
- $500 helps with medical expenses for an adult injured in a disaster.
- $1500 is the average cost of disaster relief for a family.
To donate to the Red Cross, click here.
Red Ball 2010
Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:06 PM by Leah Kristie
...was a blast! About 1,200 people came out, and the evening raised $216,900 for Red Cross House. Thank you everyone! Celebrity guests included Adam Crossley, Kevin Navayne, and Tony Danza. Philadelphia OIC was the 2010 Red Ball Restaurant Winner, and CBS3's Jim Donovan emceed with CEO Tom Foley.
Here are some Red Ball photos from Jim Donovan's Facebook page. (I don't know how that last one got on here!)
Red Cross House: Help and Hope
Posted Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2:24 PM by Leah Kristie
Fox 29 aired the following story about Red Cross House this morning. Since the facility opened in April 2003, more than 2,265 families have rebuilt their lives there, and we're honored to be a part of this work. Proceeds from tomorrow night's Red Ball directly benefit Red Cross House. (The only one of its kind in the country!) Last minute tickets are still available!
Two Great Preview Parties
Posted Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 9:57 AM by Tom Foley
Kickoff Rally for the 2010 Red Cross Walk & Run to Save Lives
Posted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 12:21 PM by Leah Kristie
This morning, we held a kickoff rally for the 2010 Red Cross Walk & Run to Save Lives, presented by ModSpace. Team captains and corporate sponsors gathered at the beautiful Sofitel Hotel in Center City to enjoy a continental breakfast and hear from CEO Tom Foley, ModSpace Senior Vice President U.S. Field Operations Kevin Bremer, and our very own Georges Fortune.
The 2010 Walk & Run will take place on April 17, starting from Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. Registration opens at 7:00am, and proceeds benefit local disaster relief. Visit www.redcrosswalkandrun.org to register and learn more. Don't forget to bring your dog!
A special guest this morning was Kevin Wilkins's puppy Franklin. He didn't quite know what to make of Fred Cross.
Adam Crossley to Perform at Red Ball!
Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 3:53 PM by Leah Kristie
Just in case you don't have your ticket yet, here's another reason to get gussied up this Saturday night:
Top 4 Billboard artist Adam Crossley will perform! He'll play his hit "Beautiful World," Frank Sinatra's version of "I've Got You Under My Skin," and a special song dedicated to the work of the Red Cross. In this podcast, Crossley talks about his career and his passion for the work of the Red Cross. We're really looking forward to his performance!
We're getting hyped for The Red Ball!
Posted Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:20 AM by Leah Kristie
Check out this radio clip of KYW's Hadas Kuznits interviewing Tom Foley about our upcoming Red Ball on March 6 at the Please Touch Museum:
We're now in the two week countdown! You can still get tickets for this great event here.
Red Ball Press Preview Party
Posted Friday, February 19, 2010 at 3:05 PM by Leah Kristie
Last night, we held our annual Red Ball Press Preview Party. Members of the media and Red Ball corporate sponsors came to have a taste of what's to come at The Red Ball on March 6. (Literally! Max & Me Catering provided the scrumptious food last night - don't even get me started on the classy mac 'n cheese.)
And speaking of classy, CBS3's Jim Donovan served as a guest speaker, as well as our very own Georges Fortune (whom you've heard so much about!). Here's a look at last night's event:
