Thank You

You have received this e-mail because you made an online
contribution to the American Red Cross following the tragic events
of September 11. This email is a grateful acknowledgment of your
generosity; this is not a financial solicitation. In appreciation
for your support, we want to provide you with this special Red Cross
update.

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?I could see the Twin Towers burning from my office window in
Brooklyn.

?When I saw the second tower fall, all I could think of was my son
in daycare a few blocks from there. Fortunately, I found he was
safe. Our home is two blocks from Ground Zero. We couldn?t get
back in for five weeks. The Red Cross was a safe haven. When I
talked about my fears and concerns, they listened. I felt truly
cared for.?

Pamela Weadick, New York City

September 11, 2001 forever changed the landscape of our country and
the life of every American. We have never faced a disaster of this
size, scope or intensity but we?re meeting the challenge.
Conversely, we have never before received such overwhelming support
from the public. Americans like you have responded with an
outpouring of love, labor, blood and generosity. The American Red
Cross depends solely on voluntary donations of time, money and
blood. Without donations from you and others, we would not be able
to carry out our humanitarian mission.

America has spoken loudly and clearly. The Red Cross is honoring
the national call for relief efforts to be directed solely toward
the people affected by the September 11 tragedies. The immediate
and long-term needs of the people affected by the terrorist attacks
are our highest priority. We?re moving more money to the families
of the dead and seriously injured victims quickly by extending our
Family Gift Program to cover a full year of living expenses,
providing additional payments for the next 6 months based on need.

25,000 families already have been directly helped by the American
Red Cross. Through your support of our disaster response efforts,
millions of meals have been served, tens of thousands of people have
received mental health and grief counseling, and millions of dollars
have been dispensed to families in dire need to cover costs of
transportation, childcare, mortgage or rent payments, funerals and
related expenses. Thousands of people have been displaced from their
homes, and the Red Cross is there offering funds for groceries,
lodging, clean-up and recovery. More than 45,000 Red Cross
volunteers and disaster workers have worked at Ground Zero where
they have been caring for construction workers, police, fire
personnel and emergency medical technicians.

The American Red Cross will spend $275 million in support of people
affected by the disasters by year end, about half of the $542
million that has been received to date. We continue to assess the
needs of those affected by these tragedies and will offer families
even more assistance in the months ahead.

The Red Cross was the first organization to give such support and
has provided more cash assistance to the families and dependents of
loved ones lost in the September 11 attacks than all other major
humanitarian service organizations combined. The Red Cross will help
with recovery efforts throughout the weeks, months and years to come
? for as long as needs exist.

Visit the American Red Cross online for more information.
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Thank you for your trust and support. Together, we can save a life.

American Red Cross