Bob McGlohon-

was destined to be a part of the Red Cross. His dad was a Red Cross instructor in the 1950's and was also a fireman at the time. He went to a training seminar where CPR was demonstrated for the first time in the country. Since the technology was new at the time, Bob's dad was asked by several doctors to come to Randolph Hospital and teach it to them.
He also demonstrated it in schools around the city and since there were no CPR manikins, Bob filled in as what he calls "the dummy". His dad later became the fire chief in Asheboro, and held that position for 26 years, and then Bob and his dad became EMT's together in the 70's. Bob's mom was a registered nurse and trained Red Cross Nurse Assistants as well. So it is clear that Bob comes from a family devoted to the Red Cross! Today, Bob is following in his parents? footsteps by teaching CPR and other lifesaving skills to the community as the Associate Director for Health & Safety for the American Red Cross in Randolph County.

Rhydian-

Rhydian has been a maintenance worker for the Greensboro Water Resources Department since April 2006. During a routine lunch break at Arby's, three employees remained in the crew truck while one employee went inside to get lunch for him and two other people. One employee began to eat his "brown bag" lunch.
A few minutes later, Rhydian, who was waiting in the truck, began to notice his co-worker's face turning red. The same employee began slapping himself on the back in an effort to remove the food that was stuck in his throat. Noticing his co-worker was in trouble, Rhydian pulled him from the truck and immediately began performing the Heimlich maneuver. After two abdominal thrusts, the food was dislodged and his co-worker could breathe again.
Rhydian said he never had CPR or First Aid training until he joined the Water Resources Department. Thanks to those Red Cross classes, he was able to help a friend in need.

Chris-

Would your child be safe? This story emphasizes the importance of having Red Cross trained responders on site?
Chris will never forget the day of March 3, 2008. He is a 14-year-old eighth grader at Greensboro Day School. Chris never had a history of health problems, but on this day he was playing dodge ball in the school gym when he suddenly collapsed against the wall and slid to the floor. His heart had gone into an irregular rhythm which prevented him from breathing.
Luckily, School Nurse, Linda Sudnick ; Director of Sports Medicine, John Schner; and Assistant Trainer, Mike Gale - all Red Cross trained - quickly responded using CPR and an AED (automated external defibrillator) to help restart Chris? heart. The ER doctor said if it had not been for that immediate response, Chris would not have survived. Chris' father is grateful that Red Cross trained responders and the necessary equipment were there for his son - he is glad to have his "best friend back".

Jamie-

Another Red Cross trained responder saved a life and his Certificate of Merit has been approved by Red Cross National Headquarters! Jamie, an off duty officer from UNCG, responded to an unconscious person at a convenience store. The victim had choked on a piece of ice, was unconscious and not breathing when Jamie arrived. One person was attempting to do chest compressions but said he did not know what he was doing and asked for help. Jamie immediately went into action and the object was dislodged. This is yet another example of how important it is to be trained and prepared - since we never know when skills will be needed. A chance encounter and another life saved?

Certificate of Merit