American Red Cross Offers CPR & First Aid Class
Saving Lives, One Person at a Time

Darke County, November 1, 2013 It’s November and the American Red Cross is so very thankful for our volunteers, donors and lifesavers! If you would like to join the Red Cross family and become a life saver as well, join us on November 12th and 14th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for CPR and First-Aid Class. The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

This fast-paced, hand-on class is being taught by local volunteers Cressman Williams, Mary Lane and Christina Chalmers who give of their time, to teach others how to save lives. No one wants to think about someone getting injured or becoming ill, but a responsible step is to be prepared and by preparing yourself and your family for an emergency you also help prepare our community to be a safer place to live work and play.

“So often I hear, what can I do to help”, stated Lynne Gump, Executive Director of the Darke County Chapter American Red Cross, “I understand that training is a commitment, but knowing what to do if someone is hurt or has a heart attack, that knowledge and the ability to help is priceless.”

For more information on how you can become a lifesaver, go online at www.redcross.org and register under take a class or simply call 1-800-RED-CROSS and get signed up today. Class size is limited and spots are made available on a first come-first signed up basis.