Monday, February 22, 2010 — American Red Cross relief workers welcomed Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairman of its board of governors, to the Red Cross base camp on Saturday afternoon.
After weeks of intensive operations, in which the American Red Cross has spent or allocated more than $80 million dollars to meet basic needs, McElveen-Hunter spoke with volunteers and staff about the importance of their work.
“Thank you for what you are doing,” she said. “You put the very best face on America. This is the face that we want the world to see.” Read more...