Red Cross Searches for HEROES for the American Red Cross

Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter Kicks Off North County Campaign with

Party at Metronome and Sushi Jo at PGA Commons

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 13, 2008) - The American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter is in search of creative volunteers for its HEROES for the American Red Cross North County fundraising event that runs from May 15 through June 26.

Anyone who volunteers to be part of the community-wide campaign commits to raising or donating $1,000 during the six-week time frame in any fundraising manner they choose. One hundred percent of the money raised will go to support the North County Service Center of the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter.

"We're reaching out to all businesses, schools, individuals and clubs in our area," said Kevin Ring, committee member of the 2008 HEROES for the American Red Cross. "If you've got a unique idea for raising money and awareness of the American Red Cross, we would be honored to call you a HERO."

Ring welcomes those interested in volunteering to attend the Kick Off Party in the courtyard at Metronome and Sushi Jo in PGA Commons on May 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM and adds that volunteers can team up or work independently to put the "fun" in fundraising through creative events such as themed bake sales, yard sales, car washes, ice cream socials, talent shows, dress down days at work and Dimes for Disasters fundraisers.

The Kick Off Party will feature sushi, beer and Saki from Sushi Jo, delectable appetizers and wine from Metronome, a signature drink provided by Palm Beach Proper, entertainment by DJ Jean Marc and an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes from Joseph's Classic Market of Palm Beach Gardens, ROM 4 Fitness and Superticketsusa.com. Guests will receive gifts from Starbucks and Chick-fil-A in Palm Beach Gardens. Everyone is invited to attend this great event and find out more information on how to become a hero.

Along with Ring, the dedicated committee members who are collectively chairing the campaign and also committing as Heroes include David Ebenstein, TransAmerica Printing; Randy Epstein, Continental Catering; Paula Henderson, FPL; Michael Manisculco, InvoStar; Kevin Ring, Seacoast National Bank and Christine Schaefer.

All HEROES volunteers reaching the $1,000 goal will be recognized through a special celebration and inclusion in a series of press releases distributed to all local and regional media. HEROES already committed are:

• Red Cross North County Youth Council and Suncoast (partnering together)
• Jupiter High School's Red Cross Club
• Jared Shapiro
• David Ebenstein, TransAmerica Printing
• Randy Epstein, Continental Catering
• Paula Henderson, FPL
• Michael Manisculco, InvoStar
• Kevin Ring, Seacoast National Bank
• Christine Schaefer
• Starbucks, PGA Commons

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information on how you or your company can be a HERO call Melissa Perzanowski 561-622-8003 .

This North County Heroes for the Red Cross campaign is sponsored by WPEC News Channel 12.

About the American Red Cross:

For over 90 years, the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter, which includes Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties, has provided relief to victims of disasters at home and abroad, teaches lifesaving skills, and supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency, depends on voluntary contributions of time and money to perform its humanitarian mission. To learn more about the work of the Red Cross in communities, or to make a donation, please call 561-833-7711 or visit our website at www.redcross-pbc.org.

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