In 1999, the San Joaquin County Chapter provided instruction for 9286 people in First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Community Safety,and Instructor Certification. Our Chapter has provided and staffed First Aid stations at community events throughout the county. Local volunteers also staffed informational booths, handing out information on disaster preparedness and general health and safety issues. Promoting health and well-being, volunteers provided weekly blood pressure screenings for members of the community, also performing this service at various health fairs throughout the year. Nobody ever said being in the armed services was going to be easy-for yourself or your family.
Adjustments have to be made.
Separations dealt with. Stresses and tensions resolved. The American Red Cross is uniquely equipped to provide an exclusive worldwide communications and support network that serves as a lifeline between military service members and their families. For the American soldier and his or her family, the Red Cross is the connection to home, relaying urgent information a family crisis, a death in the family, a financial emergency, or a joyous birth. Copyright 2000, The American Red Cross, San Joaquin Chapter.