What:

A news conference to unveil the new public fundraising campaign supporting the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross and its services to the residents of Southeast Michigan.

Who:

Leadership of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, along with residents who have benefited from its vital services.

When:

Tuesday, August 18, from 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Where:

American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter headquarters, 100 Mack Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48201, located at the corner of Mack and Woodward Aves.

Why:

The Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Red Cross has been developing the Tour of Duty campaign to secure important financial support to sustain its operations for years to come.

Pre-registration is appreciated but not required; please contact Andrea Tomaszewski at TomaszewskiA@usa.redcross.org or 313-494-2740.

About the American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter

The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter is a non-profit humanitarian organization that turns caring into action by providing three core services for residents in the tri-county area: relief to disaster victims, support to military personnel (both active and veteran) and their families, and the knowledge and skills to help the community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are volunteer-driven and reflect the diversity of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. As part of the international Red Cross network, we are dedicated to protecting human life and dignity locally, nationally and worldwide. To learn more or make a donation, log on to www.semredcross.org or call 1-877-788-0014.

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