Anyone who donates blood has the satisfaction of knowing they helped others in need.  But one blood donor will also be rewarded this summer with a 105th Anniversary Edition of the Sportster 1200 Custom from Napoleon Harley-Davidson. 

When you come out to give blood at a participating Red Cross blood drive between now and September 28, you can enter to win a new Harley Sportster.  This powerful dream bike will be awarded during a special event at Napoleon Harley-Davidson on October 4.  So get out to give blood this summer.  And bring the gang. 

Call 419-435-5360 to make an appointment to donate on Thursday, September 11 at the UAW Hall in Fostoria, or visit www.givelife.org. 

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Front: Melissa and Jessica Kelbley Rear: Exec. Director Todd James, Robert Knepper	Robert Knepper and Pam Kelbley
Robert Knepper shows his support for our Armed Forces	Todd tried to talk Robert into getting him a role on Prison Break, but Robert advised him to stick with his day job
A news crew from FOX 36 in Toledo came to Fostoria to interview the star of one of their hit show Prison Break	Todd and Robert are joined by Rob's cousin, Jim Copley, who arranged the actor's participation in the TV Auction

On Thursday, June 26, the Fostoria Chapter held its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner in the parish hall at St. Wendelin Church.  Red Cross volunteers enjoyed a great dinner, prepared by the crew that runs the canteen at our community blood drives, heard a report on Chapter activities and elected new Board members and officers.  Special guests at the dinner included State Representative Cliff Hite, who presented a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives honoring the Chapter for our 80th Anniversary and Don Baker, CEO of the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Blood Services Region, who commended the Chapter for exceeding our goal in blood collections.  Here's a few pictures from the event.

Cliff Hite reads the House proclamation in honor of the Chapter's 80th Anniversary	Don Baker congratulated the Chapter on collection over 1,000 units of blood and exceeding its goal for the year. That's over 3,000 lives saved!
Todd James presented gifts to Karen Strahm for her service as Board Chair and to Diane Lind, who completed her term on the Board	Don Baker, Karen Strahm, Stacy LaFountaine and Ken Robinson, Director of Programs and Services, Greater Toledo Area Chapter
Cliff Hite, Karen Strahm, Stacy LaFountaine and Todd James with the proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives	The Ya-Ya crew cooked up a great dinner for the volunteers and guests

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Fostoria Red Cross - Answering The Call 

In the early morning hours of May 31, a category F2 tornado struck Fostoria.  The Fostoria Red Cross Disaster Action Team was mobilized within an hour of the event and was on the scene providing food, shelter and other immediate needs to those affected by the storm.  The Team also served over 600 meals to local first responders, work crews and the many families, friends and neighbors cleaning up after the storm. 

Disaster Action Team members Susie Bricker, Stacy LaFountaine
and Tracy Martinez prepare meals to serve to those cleaining up after the storm

Disaster Action Team members coordinated Red Cross activities
with local fire, police and emergency officials, to make sure that
everyone who needed assistance was contacted.

The Red Cross made sure the crews cleaning up after the storm had food and water

Disaster Action Team members visited the families affected by the storm, to offer
Red Cross assistance with shelter, food, clothing and other immediate needs

When disaster strikes, the volunteers of the Fostoria Red Cross
Disaster Action Team answer the call for help

Many local businesses supported the Disaster Action Team with donations of goods and services, including: McDonalds, Kroger, Wendy's, Subway, Great Scot, Pizza Palace and Circle K.  Thank you to all those who offered their help!