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Thursday, April 23, 2020

National Volunteer Week: Western Kentucky Chapter

During this National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we have been delivering some inspiration from volunteers across the Kentucky Region. Today, we bring to you from the Western Kentucky Chapter:

EVONNE HARL, Owensboro. "Red Cross means a lot to me in my life. I really enjoy getting to know people and helping those in need."

Evonne Harl (left) pictured with volunteer Brenda Doom-Sauvage
Evonne is a longtime Red Cross volunteer, having joined the Western KY Chapter in 2000. She is a full-time volunteer at the chapter in Owensboro, serving as an Administrative Assistant. Evonne is also the first one to raise her hand for meetings, classes and special events!


EUGENIO “GENO” ROSARIO, West Paducah. “I volunteer with the American Red Cross because I enjoy being with people and building lasting relationships. Oftentimes they become like lifelong family members. I love to see volunteers coming from all over the country working together with the same mind set: 'Helping our communities in distress'.” 


Geno has been a long time Red Crosser, starting as a CPR/AED/First Aid instructor while working as a firefighter, then joining our disaster team in 2012. He has deployed on many disaster responses and locally serves disaster action team member, instructor, and Emergency Management Agency Team member. He also assists with transporting blood products to area hospitals as a Blood Services McCracken County Transportation Specialist.


ALICE DAY ROSARIO, West Paducah. “Being a nurse with the Red Cross is what I’ve dreamed of doing since I was a child. When I saw the need, it fired my passion and I’ve never looked back.”


Another valued Western Kentucky volunteer, Alice wears several “hats” with the Red Cross, like her husband Geno! She holds the position of "Blood Services McCracken County Transportation Specialist – Navigator", ensuring that the area’s blood supply is moved efficiently to hospitals. She is also a disaster team member and has just joined the Disaster Mental Health team.

Our Red Cross volunteers are community heroes who give their time to help others. Join their ranks and be part of our lifesaving work! Visit redcross.org/volunteer to find an opportunity near you.

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