Fellow Rotarian Michael Hesbach, Executive Director for the Eastern Chapter of the American Red Cross of South Carolina, spoke to the club about the work they do when disaster strikes. On March 1st, a wildfire started in our Carolina Forest community and the Red Cross was there, offering food, shelter, and other services to displaced residents and firefighters battling the blaze. In his position, Michael was front and center. He is the public face of the chapter and the important humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Michael partners with civic and governmental leaders to keep our communities prepared for times of natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. He ensures the Eastern Chapter of the Red Cross stands ready to meet the needs of medical centers with constant availability of blood products collected through Red Cross Blood Drives and partners with local donors to raise funds and awareness for the many humanitarian relief services provided by the Red Cross.
