Our Take: Stepping up to help the Red Cross

The local American Red Cross had no idea who left more than 30 cases of water at their office recently. After the story ran in last weekend’s edition of The Courier Herald, Peggy Bentz, disaster program specialist for the American Red Cross, received an email and the picture below, showing Brian Keith, assistant scoutmaster  for Boy Scout Troop 65, standing in front of the water.

Scoutmaster Paul Donnell sent Bentz an email to let her know that the families of Boy Scout Troop 65, sponsored by Dublin First Methodist, donated 35 cases of water.

“We hope and pray this water will be a blessing to all who need it,” Donnell wrote in the email.

The water will be a blessing for Red Cross clients, as well as local first responders who work fires, vehicle accidents or other emergency situations. This Boy Scout Troop has showed that they care about others who are facing trials as well as those who run toward danger when help is needed. We can all be a part of helping our community by donating water or anything else the Red Cross needs, which can include volunteering your time by calling (478) 275-0602.

With the weather heating up, it is time for to help cool down those who may be on their way to help you.