As part of Toray’s celebration of the opening of two new production lines and their long history of corporate responsibility to the communities they serve, the Morgan-Lawrence Chapter along with Meals-on-Wheels received a $10,000 donation on Friday, July 11. Mr. Greg Clemons, Toray Operations Manager, in presenting the check expressed appreciation to our chapter for its commitment to disaster relief and blood services in our community.

The U. S. Congress mandates that the American Red Cross do two things - provide disaster relief and emergency military communications, but we receive no federal funding to carry out this mandate. For this reason, we are especially grateful to Toray for their generous contribution to our efforts to fulfill the Congressional mandate to the people of Morgan and Lawrence counties.

The American Red Cross is helping the victims of flooding and tornadoes across seven states - an enormous geographic area. Flood waters are reaching record levels in areas of Wisconsin and Iowa and the impact may spread to more than 500,000 people in those states and down river.

The American Red Cross anticipates spending in excess of $15 million for recent disasters. The help we give people depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public, so we are issuing an appeal to citizens in every state to help those affected. We are asking people to be as flexible as possible when making their giving choices. A gift to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund allows us to help disaster victims anywhere people are suffering. With record severe weather, flooding and hurricane season yet to come, it’s important for the Red Cross to be ready to jumpstart disaster relief operation anywhere. The Disaster Relief Fund is the safety net that allows us to do just that.

You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Central U. S. Floods and Tornados, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. This Fund enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling, and other assistances to the victims of disasters. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation by visiting www.redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. You can also make your donation at the Morgan-Lawrence Chapter at 431 Holly St. or by mail - P. O. Box 297, Decatur, AL 35602.

Gift Bags for the special woman in your life are for sale at the Morgan-Lawrence chapter.
The stylish Black and White Gift Boxes include a Tea Mug with two tea bags and your own tea spoon, 12 pack coaster set, GinnyO’s Gourmet Cheese Rings, a gift box of Toffee to Go, and additional bonus gifts! Perfect for anniversary or birthday. $16 of the $32 cost is tax-deductible. Bags can be ordered by visiting www.morglawredcross.org or by calling 353-4891.