Benafactor
The charitable funds generated through the Hagerstown Suns 2009
Chili Cook Off will aid The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional
Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red
Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and
help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
For nearly a century, the Washington County Chapter has worked
diligently to fulfill that mission on behalf of residents of
Washington County.
The funds raised by the event will be use to support these programs
of the Washington County American Red Cross chapter and many
more.
The Office of Volunteers for recruitment,
training and placement of volunteers. Disaster Services responds
to large and small disasters. Trained Red Cross workers help
victims of house fires, floods, hurricanes, and other emergencies.
The Blood Services program depends solely on volunteer donors
to meet patient’s
needs for safe human blood products.
The Chili Cook-Off has already raised $85,000 for charity in
the past five years.
Approximately 2,000 people attend the
event annually along with close to 30 Chili Cook teams from
the public and corporate community. The Suns Chili Cook-off & Music
Festival has fast become a substantive regional tourist attraction
for our community.
www.redcrosswcmd.org
