Cattaraugus Volunteer of the Year Named

On October 17, 2012, the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York, Cattaraugus County District held their annual Volunteer Recognition luncheon at the Red Cross office in Olean, NY. Nearly 25 volunteers were thanked with a beef on weck luncheon provided by the Red Cross.

Red Cross volunteers give countless hours helping with all services of the Red Cross by volunteering at local blood drives, teaching Health and Safety classes, helping others during a natural or man-made disaster, and providing services to the Armed Forces.

Chris Mosher of Richburg was named Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to the Red Cross. A volunteer for three years; Mosher first started answering phones and providing referrals to other agencies and helped at blood drives at the canteen and registration areas. It was not long after Mosher became involved in all of the Red Cross services. She became a CPR/AED/First Aid instructor, a Service to the Armed Forces caseworker, and Cattaraugus County Coordinator of Volunteers. She also helps with anything that is asked of her including serving food at the County Savor the Flavor event in March, and representing the Red Cross at the Olean Mall Health Fair.

“Volunteers like Chris are what keep the Red Cross so strong in Cattaraugus County,” said Rosanna Bonfilio, Cattaraugus County District Manager of the Red Cross. “Without our volunteers, we would not be able to provide the services we do to the people of the county.”

To volunteer with the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York contact your local Red Cross in Jamestown at 716-664-5115, in Olean at 716-372-5800 or in Wellsville at 585-593-1531. The American Red Cross of SWNY is a United Way Agency.