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Thank you to all the 2009 Heroes, Sponsors, Nominators and Attendees...

Photo Courtesy of : picturethecape.com    

                                                                           

All Heroes pictures are available online via:  http://galleries.picturethecape.com/g/redcross

The DVD of the 8th Annual Red Cross Heroes event will be made available in a few days. 

Heroes Breakfast sponsored by:

 

   
 

  
   
   
      
  

 

   
  

   

Heroes for 2009

Fire Fighter: Bourne Fire Dept – Lt. Martin Greene, Lt. David Pelonzi, Firefighter Thomas Simpson, Firefighter Shawn Silva and Firefighter Matthew Weston and Sandwich Fire Dept – Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Goodwin of East Sandwich and Firefighter Daniel Brun of Sandwich

Law Enforcement Award: Provincetown Police Officers:  Sgt. Carrie A. Lopes of Truro; Patrolman Ryan  F. Peters of Provincetown, Patrolman Geoffrey F. Pavao of Harwich

911 Dispatch: Sgt. Jonathan Drew

Medical: Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas Gould of Harwich
  
Medical Good Samaritan: TSGT Paul V. Riordan

Adult Good Samaritan (21 yrs of age and older): Danette Gonsalves of East Harwich, Rene Ballew & Bonnie Ashcroft of Harwich; Joseph Brancaccio of Cotuit; Thomas Kelliher, John Long, Adam Thomas & Jeff  Tribou of Lawrence Jr. High Scho

Good Samaritans Father/daughter: Michael and Erin Hallam of Bourne

Good Samaritan/ Business: Pizzas by Evan, Owner Ronald Lopes of Sandwich

Military – Combat: USMC Corporal Nicholas G. Xiarhos of Yarmouth

Military – Mentor/Role Model: TSGT Christian E. Fiore II of Sandwich
 
Military – Sea Rescue/Medical Rescue: USCG Air Station Crews CG 6011:  LCDR Douglas Atkins, LT Michael Snyder, AMT3 Nicholas Davenport, and AST2 Roderick Ansley; CG 6025:  LT Corey Boudreau, LT Michael Snyder, AMT3 Joshua Shaffer, AST3 John Brennan.

Animal Hero: Holly Rogers of West Barnstable
  
Environmental Hero: Stan Kaczynski of Yarmouth

Community Impact: Norm LaPrade of Osterville

Community Service: Pastor Bruce Smith and Caroline Smith of Hyannis

Educator: Richard Todd of South Yarmouth

Individual with Disability Mentor/Role Model: Frances McLaughlin of East Harwich
  
Adult Mentor/Role Model: Anthony S. Higgins of Yarmouth Port; Nancy Wentzel-Johnson of Hyannis

Mentor/Role Model to Youth: Tim Acton of Centerville; Stephen Daley of South Dennis

Swim Rescue/Life Saving: Anne Desmond of East Walpole, Eric Gatchell of East Falmouth and Erik “Gus” Nicholson of Falmouth  

Sea Rescue: Nils Carder of Yarmouth Port and Barnstable Firefighters Acting Dept Chief Richard Pfautz; Lieutenant Stephen Iacoveli; Firefighter Brian Cabral and Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Mailloux

Diversity Hero: 102nd Intelligence Wing
 
American Red Cross Community Service: Deputy Chief Robert Kelleher of South Yarmouth
 
American Red Cross Blood Donor Achievement: Paul McBride of Yarmouth Port

American Red Cross Volunteer Achievement: Jonathan O’Neil of Hyannis

American Red Cross Community Service: Richard Brothers of Chatham

American Red Cross Leadership Achievement: Judy Walden Scarafile of Barnstable

Watch the Photos of the Decade... click here...

As winter continues, watch this space in case the Red Cross is asked to operate shelters on Cape Cod and the Islands.... and check out the Winter Storm check list to be ready!

American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. The Cape Cod and Islands Chapter receives  no government support for disaster relief services. To support your chapter, donate on-line right here.


International Response Fund

It's not too early to sign up for Winter and Spring lifesaving classes at the Red Cross... Click on Take a Class to check it out...

The Annual Report for 2008/2009 is now available. Click here to view...


Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Check out the Red Cross store or consider a gift certificate for training. Call (508) 775-1540 to order. And, check out the brand new special gift catalog... a new way of giving and supporting the Red Cross... and, it's not too early to order your Heroes Breakfast tickets... Thank you and happy Holidays!


Welcome to the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter!

Please use this site to sign up for all classes, be it lifesaving, First aid, CPR and AED, Pet First Aid, Chokesaver for restaurants,  Babysitting and more. We also offer classes for Disaster Volunteers and Disaster Preparedness sessions for community groups. You can volunteer, find information, sign up for training or donate right here. Simply use the buttons to navigate.

Or you can call for more information 508 775-1540 or send an email to info@cciredcross.org now.

If you'd like to see Volunteer Jamie Lee Curtis talk about a new Preparedness game, click below...


The American Red Cross
Red Cross Offers Free Emergency Preparedness Sessions Upon Request
Volunteers at the Chapter are happy to come and present a free Emergency Preparedness Session for your group. Simply contact the chapter house at (508) 775-1540 and ask for Karen Whiting or send an email to info@cciredcross.org  Also check out the Be Red Cross Ready information below.

The Red Cross is a critical part of the emergency response network on Cape Cod and the Islands.  Our volunteers respond, teach, and care for our community when the need is greatest 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We are expected to be ready at all times. We are here when help is needed most.


The American Red Cross

Help the Chapter 12 months a year!
Join the Circle of Friends today with an automatic gift through your credit card. Just click here to download the form.


Give the gift of training!!  What a better gift to give than the Gift of Safety?  Give your loved ones valuable lifesaving skills.  These gift certificates make wonderful gifts for holidays, birthdays, or just an everyday way of showing you care.

Flu Update: Check out www.redcross.org for the latest information, for special flu tips and more... You can download a special flu information sheet here.


Web site maintained by Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, American Red Cross. 286 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, tel. (508) 775-1540 or (866) 762-1928. Click here for privacy policy.


March is Red Cross month...


Nomination form for 2010 Heroes now available... 


Cape & Islands Chapter Volunteers Support Salem Shelter after Winter Storm hits Northeast Mass...


$10 off All Web based Training for First Aid, CPR, and AED until April 15th...


Red Cross organizes "Water Safety Today" classes for Facilities with Swimming Pools...


Register today for 33% off Chokesaver classes. More...


Hurry to save 33% off Chokesaver class March 16th on MV...


Two local Red Cross volunteers deployed for Mental Health Support of Haiti Earthquake victims...  


Become a Red Cross Volunteer, special classes added...


United Way Challenges:
Nantucket and MV
Communities...


View shelter map or list of locations.  Emergency managers will announce which ones will open.


Special Flu Check List available... Click here.



Check out the latest schedule on classes in CPR, AED, babysitting, babysitting instructors and more...

Get Prepared. Download Preparedness Information about Floods,  Heat Waves, Fire SafetyPet Safety, Hurricanes  


Chapter looking for volunteers...


Consider a gift of health and safety. Check out the various products here.


Disaster Preparedness Guide for Seniors by Seniors, download your copy, click here..


Be Red Cross Ready Brochure now translated in Portuguese. Click here for a copy.

Order a box of heater meals. Click here to download the order form.


Looking for a gift for that special someone? Order a preparedness kit here or call toll-free (508) 775-1540.


For a link to National Red Cross, click here.
  
 

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