Thursday, May 08, 2008

Lady Vols' Summitt Red Cross guest

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Appalachian Chapter of the American Red Cross will recognize Red Cross "Heroes" and the corporate sponsors of its annual Humanitarian Luncheon at a special recognition event to be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at the DoubleTree Hotel.

Featured speaker will be UT Lady Vols Basketball Coach Pat Summitt.

The local Red Cross chapter -- serving Anderson County and Oak Ridge -- is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

In addition to presenting awards to its major contributors at the Oak Ridge event, the Appalachian Chapter will present Summitt with the Clara Barton Leadership Honor Award for her leadership and personal expertise that enables the Red Cross to contribute valuable services to the community.

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