Finger Lakes Region of the Red Cross deploys
volunteer to Vermont

SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Monday, June 13, 2011—The Finger Lakes NY Region of the Red Cross is deploying a volunteer to Vermont to assist with flooding cleanup efforts. Christine Peckham, of Seneca Falls, will be acting as a Feeding Service Associate.

Peckham is departing for Vermont via USA flight #4382 to Philadelphia. She will be leaving Greater Rochester International Airport at 9:29 tomorrow, June 14. Peckham will be available for interview 90 minutes prior to departure time. To coordinate a phone interview, please call Erin Caldwell at 585-370-1834.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit rochesterredcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.