American Red Cross Honors Bettendorf Family YMCA Employee for Saving Member's Life
American Red Cross Honors Bettendorf Family YMCA Employees for Saving Member’s Life August 18, 2026 — Two Bettendorf Family YMCA employees are being honored by the American Red Cross for using their CPR and AED training to help save the life of a member who suffered a cardiac emergency earlier this year. Raymond Marquez and Brittney Thornton received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Respondersduring a ceremony Monday at the Bettendorf Family YMCA. The award recognizes individuals
Red Cross Volunteers Help 365 People Affected by Home Fires in July
Red Cross Volunteers Help 365 People Affected by Home Fires in July Responding to More Disasters Than Ever — Red Cross Needs Your Help August 6, 2026 — While American Red Cross volunteers responded to severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and other weather-related emergencies across the Illinois Region throughout July, they also answered the call to 125 home fires, providing critical support to 365 people, including families and children. These home fires occurred on top of an already demanding disaster
